Methanol

• Agricultural
• Industrial

Chemical Formula: CH₃OH

CAS Number: 67-55-1

Synonyms: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood spirit, methyl hydroxide

Material Uses: antifreeze, solvent, alternative fuel source

Methanol is a liquid petrochemical, in small amounts and low concentrations, it’s a “naturally occurring” substance, produced by living organisms, and manufactured from a variety of organic and inorganic sources.

Methanol is the simplest alcohol and is colorless liquid with a distinctive odor that is very similar to but slightly sweeter than ethanol.