SpectraBase Spectrum ID |
1lUj6bHLROn |
Name |
METHANOL |
Source of Sample |
Matheson Gas Products |
Boiling Point |
64.70C |
CAS Registry Number |
67-56-1 |
Comments |
USED TO PREPARE FORMALDEHYDE AND METHYL ESTERS AND TO DENATURE ETHANOL.
AN EXTRACTANT FOR ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE OILS.
ALSO USED AS ANTIFREEZE FOR AUTOMOBILE RADIATORS AND FUEL FOR PORTABLE STOVES.
POISONOUS.
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
IMPORTANT INDUSTRIAL SOLVENT, ESPECIALLY FOR POLYMERS AND IN PHARMACEUTICAL SYNTHESIS.
NIOSH= PC14000 |
Copyright |
Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
Density |
20C=0.79129; 25C=0.78664 G/ML |
Dielectric Constant |
32.70 (25C) |
Flash Point |
12C (CC) |
Formula |
CH4O |
InChI |
InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3 |
InChIKey |
OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Melting Point |
-97.8C |
Molecular Weight |
32.04 |
Optical Properties |
Index of Refraction= 20C=1.32840; 25C=1.32652 |
Synonyms |
WOOD ALCOHOL
MONOHYDROXYMETHANE
HYDROXYMETHANE
METHYL ALCOHOL
CARBINOL |
Technique |
NEAT |
Vapor Pressure |
125.03 TORR |
Web Link |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0397.html |