Methyl Alcohol

• Other Names:Methanol, Carbinol

• Molecular Formula:CH₄O or CH₃OH

• CAS:67-56-1

• UN:1230

• Appearance:colorless liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor like that of ethyl alcohol

• Density:0.79 g/cm³

• Boiling Point:65 °C

• Melting Point:−98 °C

• Flash Point:9°C

Application:

Used to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products.

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 travel some distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Any accumulation of vapors in confined spaces, such as buildings or sewers, may explode if ignited.