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Methanol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methanol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Methyl alcohol;Wood alcohol;Methanol |
| Chinese name | 甲醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 木醇;木精;甲基醇 |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 67-56-1 |
| EINECS No. | 200-659-6 |
| Molecular formula | CH4O |
| Molecular weight | 32.04 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.9%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.003%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; ethanol ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with characteristic odor, miscible with water and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Chemical synthesis (formaldehyde, acetic acid), solvent, fuel, antifreeze, biodiesel production