It is the simplest saturated monoalcohol of the structure. It dissolves in water and can be mixed in most organic solvents, such as alcohols and ether. It is a colorless, alcohol - volatile liquid, and the finished product is usually made from carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
Methanol Chemical Properties | |
Melting point | -98 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 65.4 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.791 g/mL at 25 °C |
Vapor pressure | 410 mm Hg ( 50 °C) |
Refractive index | n20/D 1.329(lit.) |
Fp | 52 °F |
Storage temp | Store at RT. |
Solubility | benzene: miscible(lit.) |
Pka | 15.2(at 25℃) |
Form | Liquid Free From Particulates |
Color | White |
Water solubility | miscible |
Sensitive | air and light |
Merck | 14,5957 |
BRN | 1098229 |
Stability | Volatile |
CAS Database Reference | 67-56-1 |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 67-56-1 |
EPA Substance Registry System | 67-56-1 |