ArroChem’s Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3OH. It is a clear, colorless, and volatile liquid with a characteristic odor. Methanol is a widely used industrial chemical, solvent, and fuel source.
General Characteristics:
Appearance:
Solubility in Water, 25°C:
Flash Point:
Specific Gravity:
Clear, colorless liquid
Completely miscible with water
11°C (52°F) (closed cup)
~0.785 – 0.795 g/cm³ at 20°C (68°F)
Application:
Methanol finds numerous applications across various industries due to its versatile properties. Key applications include:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a feedstock in the production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, and other chemicals.
- Solvent: Serves as a solvent in various chemical processes, including the production of biodiesel and other industrial applications.
- Fuel: Used as a clean-burning fuel in methanol fuel cells and as an alternative fuel or gasoline additive.
- Antifreeze and De-Icing Agent: Found in antifreeze and windshield washer fluid due to its low freezing point.
- Medical and Laboratory Use: Employed as an antiseptic and preservative in certain medical and laboratory applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our processing times may vary, but we strive to ship all orders within 2-3 business days. Expedited processing may be available upon request for an additional fee.
We offer a variety of sizes ranging from pints, quarts, one-gallon, five-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, to 275-gallon tote tanks and bulk tankers.
Order requirements can vary based on the specific chemical and packaging size. Please get in touch with our sales department for detailed information. Our minimum order amount is $300.
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