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Methanol
SpectraBase Compound ID CyEzolQHtsY
InChI InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3
InChIKey OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 32.04 g/mol
Molecular Formula CH4O
Exact Mass 32.026215 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID 3gHGPFgWrKC
Name METHANOL
Source of Sample The Matheson Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey
Boiling Point 64.7C
CAS Registry Number 67-56-1
Comments OBTAINED BY DISTILLATION OF WOOD
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density (20/4C) 0.7915
Flash Point 12C
Formula CH4O
InChI InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3
InChIKey OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -93.9C
Molecular Weight 32.042000
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.3292
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= FLAMMABLE LIQUID; MODERATELY TOXIC VAPOR CAN CAUSE VISUAL DAMAGE; POISONING MAY OCCUR FROM INGESTINON
Synonyms METHANOL /LIQUID/ METHYL ALCOHOL /LIQUID/ CARBINOL HYDROXYMETHANE METHYL ALCOHOL
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use INDUSTRIAL SOLVENT; ANTIFREEZE FOR AUTOS; USED TO PRODUCE FORMALDEHYDE; FUEL FOR PICNIC STOVES AND SOLDERING TORCHES; SOFTENING AGENT FOR PYROXYLIN PLASTICS; USED TO DENATURE ETHANOL