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 |