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Quick Reference
| Formula / Notation | CH4O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 67-56-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 32.042 |
| Melting Point | -144 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.792 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methanol appears as a colorless fairly volatile liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor like that of ethyl alcohol. Completely mixes with water. The vapors are slightly heavier than air and may tr... |
| Also Known As | methyl alcohol; 67-56-1; wood alcohol; Methylol; Wood naphtha; Methyl hydroxide; Monohydroxymethane; Methylalkohol; Alcool methylique; Methyl hydrate |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Methanol?
Methanol can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program.
Formula & Notation
CH4O
IUPAC Name: methanol
Other Names / Synonyms: methyl alcohol; 67-56-1; wood alcohol; Methylol; Wood naphtha; Methyl hydroxide; Monohydroxymethane; Methylalkohol; Alcool methylique; Methyl hydrate
Properties & Characteristics
Appearance: Methanol appears as a colorless fairly volatile liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor like that of ethyl alcohol. Completely mixes with water. The vapors are slightly heavier than air and may tr.... Molecular formula: CH4O. Molecular weight: 32.042 g/mol. Boiling point: 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -144 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.792 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 100 mmHg at 70.2 °F ; 237.87 mmHg at 100 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: -0.5.
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -144 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.792 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 32.042 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methanol appears as a colorless fairly volatile liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor like that of ethyl alcohol. Completely mixes with water. The vapors are slightly heavier than air and may tr... |
Uses & Applications
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Safety Information
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Term
Methanol
Formula
CH4O
CAS Number
67-56-1
Molecular Weight
32.042
Category
Organic Compounds
Index
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Synonyms
methyl alcohol; 67-56-1; wood alcohol; Methylol; Wood naphtha; Methyl hydroxide; Monohydroxymethane; Methylalkohol; Alcool methylique; Methyl hydrate
Frequently Asked Questions
Methanol can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Methanol is: CH4O
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Macromolecule
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Mg
Magnesium carbonate
MgCO3
Magnesium chloride
MgCl2
Magnesium hydroxide
Mg(OH)2
Magnesium oxide
MgO
Magnesium sulfate
MgO4S
Magnetic Quantum Number
m_l quantum number: −l to +l integers; e.g., p: m_l = −1, 0, +1
Main Group Elements
Malachite green
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