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Methanol, ACS, absolute, low acetone, 99.8+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11368267
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1 L
4 L
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Description

Methanol is useful in the synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. It is also used for producing biodiesel. It is used for the synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also useful 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. It plays an important role for the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 67-56-1
Molecular Formula CH4O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 32.04
MDL Number MFCD00004595
InChI Key OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit
PubChem CID 887
ChEBI CHEBI:17790
IUPAC Name methanol
SMILES CO

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 98°C
Color Colorless
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.791
Boiling Point 64.7°C
Quantity 4 x 1 L
Flash Point 11°C (52°F)
Odor Mild
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.329
Assay Percent Range >99.8%
Vapor Pressure 128 hPa (96mm Hg) at 20°C
Beilstein 1098229
Solubility Information Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents including ethyl acetate,toluene,dichloromethane,chloroform,tetrahydrofuran,and acetone.
Formula Weight 32.04
Grade ACS
Chemical Name or Material Methanol
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