Our ACS Reagent grade Methyl Alcohol (Methanol or Wood Alcohol) is a colorless, toxic, flammable liquid. It is commonly used in chemical synthesis of formaldehyde and as a gasoline extender in the production of gasohol and MTBE.
Typical Assay ...
Assay: |
>99.98% |
Color (APHA): |
<5 |
Water (H2O): |
<0.06% |
Residue after evaporation: |
<5ppm |
Solubility in water: |
To Pass Test |
Acidity (as HCOOH): |
<0.0003 meq/g |
Alkalinity (as NH3): |
<.0002 |
Aldehyde (as HCHO): |
<.001% |
Acetone, Aldehydes: |
<0.003% |
Substances Reducing KMnO4: |
To Pass Test |
Substances darkened by H2SO4: |
To Pass Test |
Caution: Methyl Alcohol is flammable and a dangerous fire risk.