Methanol

Methanol

Synonyms: METHYL RED MIXED SOLUTION;METHYL RED, NEUTRAL;METHYL RED MIXED SOLUTION R;METHYL RED INDICATOR;METHYL RED ETHANOL;METHYL RED, WATER SOLUBLE;METHYL RED, SPIRIT SOLUBLE;METHYL RED SOLUTION R CAS: 67-56-1 MF: CH4O MW: 32.04 EINECS: 200-659-6

Chemical Properties Colorless liquid Usage Meets ACS specifications Usage Suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and some LC-MS applications Usage high purity grade for ICP-MS detection Usage Suitable for volatile organics analysis by GC-MS General Description 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.

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. Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Soluble in water in all proportions.