Methanol is used in various fields, including pharmaceutical production, research processes, scientific research facilities, and biodiesel production. Importantly, it should not be ingested due to its toxic nature.
Technical specifications:
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CAS number: 67-56-1.
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Chemical formula: CH₃OH / CH₄O.
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Molecular weight: 32.04 g/mol.
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State: Colorless liquid.
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Density: 0.792 g/cm³.
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Freezing point: -97.6 °C (−143.7°F, 175.6 K).
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Boiling point: 64.7 °C (148.5°F, 337.8 K).
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Solubility in water: Miscible.
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Vapor pressure: 13.02 kPa (20°C).
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Flash point: 11-12 °C (52-54 °F, 284-285 K).
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Autoignition temperature: 470 °C (878 °F, 743 K)."
Applications:
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Methanol is commonly used in laboratories as a solvent, for liquid chromatography, UV-VIS spectroscopy, and HPLC enhancement.
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In industry, CH₃OH is utilized as an antifreeze, paint stripper, and in cleaning inks for printers and photocopiers, as well as a solvent in windshield washer fluids.
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Methanol is widely used in the production of acetic acid and formic acid.
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It also plays a crucial role in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment.
Storage and usage:
It is widely used in laboratories, research centers, production facilities, and factories.
