Description

Features

• Chemical Formula: Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, has the chemical formula CH3OH.
• Colour and Odour: Pure methanol is a colourless liquid with a slightly sweet odor, although it is often described as having a pungent smell.
• Flammable: Methanol is highly flammable and can ignite easily when exposed to an open flame, making it important to handle with care.
• Solvent Properties: It is an effective solvent, commonly used in chemical processes and industries for dissolving various substances.

Benefits

• Lower manufacturing costs—Compared to other alternative fuels, methanol is less expensive to generate.
• Enhanced safety—Methanol is less flammable than petrol and has a decreased danger of ignition.
• Enhanced energy security: Methanol may be produced domestically from a number of carbon-based feedstocks like coal, biomass, and natural gas.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Methanol is a colourless liquid that boils at 64.96 °C (148.93 °F) and solidifies at −93.9 °C (−137 °F).