Methanol
CAS NO.:67-56-1
MF:CH4O
MW:32.04
Nature:A colorless, transparent, flammable, volatile, and toxic liquid. It is miscible with water, ethanol, ether, benzene, ketones, halogenated hydrocarbons, and many other organic solvents.
Application:It is mainly used in the production of chemical products such as formaldehyde, methyl ether, and esters, and is an important intermediate in fine chemicals. It can also be used as a high-quality industrial solvent in the formulation of coatings, inks, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, it can be used to formulate clean fuels for vehicles and boilers, promoting energy conservation and environmental protection. Additionally, it is used in electronic cleaning, antifreeze production, extraction and purification, and as a laboratory chemical reagent. With readily available raw materials and high cost-effectiveness, it is widely used in chemical manufacturing, energy and fuels, industrial cleaning, and pharmaceutical synthesis, among other industries.