methanol

Chemical formula: CH3OH
molecular weight: approx. 32.04 g/mol
Aggregate state: Liquid at room temperature
Boiling point: approx. 64.7 °C
Density: approx. 0.791 g/cm³ at 20 °C
solubility: Completely soluble in water; soluble in many organic solvents
Risks: Flammable, toxic if ingested, irritant to skin and eyes
Features: Low viscosity, high purity, highly volatile

methanol (CH3 OH), Also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is a colorless, highly flammable liquid with an alcohol-like odor. It is mainly manufactured industrially and is used as a versatile raw material for chemical products, fuels and solvents. Methanol is completely soluble in water — but even in small amounts it is harmful to health.

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applications:

Manufacture of plastics, paints, adhesives
Use as a solvent in industry and laboratories
Use as a fuel
Application in biodiesel production:
- Methanol is the most commonly used alcohol in biodiesel production. During transesterification, methanol reacts with triglycerides (fats and oils) to form fatty acid methyl esters (biodiesel) and glycerol.
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