Our ACS Reagent grade Methyl Alcohol (Methanol or Wood Alcohol) assays to greater than 99.9% pure. It is a clear liquid with a sweet smell. It is used as a solvent, meaning it helps dissolve other substances, like resins, gums, paints, varnishes, and inks. It can also be used as a fuel for stoves, lanterns, and other heating devices. In addition, it's used to make chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetic acid.
Typical Assay ...
- Assay: 99.96 to 99.98%
- Color (APHA): <5
- Water (H2O): <0.06%
- Residue after evaporation: <5ppm
- Solubility in water: To Pass Test
- Acidity (as HCOOH): <0.0003 meq/g
- Alkalinity (as NH3): <.0002
- Aldehyde (as HCHO): <.001%
- Acetone, Aldehydes: <0.003%
- Substances Reducing KMnO4: To Pass Test
- Substances darkened by H2SO4: To Pass Test
Caution: Methyl Alcohol is flammable and a dangerous fire risk. Only ships to destinations within the 48 contiguous US states and Canada using Standard Ground by FedEx or UPS • No air deliveries allowed • Customers in Canada should expect additional duties, taxes, and customs clearance service fees due upon delivery.