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Methanol (Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. A43420
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Quantity:
500 mL
1 L
4 L
20 L
200 L
Packaging:
Glass Bottle
HDPE Bottle
Poly Bottle
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
Steel Drum
Steel Pail
Unichrome Steel Pail
MTO (Made-To-Order) item. This item is subject to the following cancellation policy: This item may be cancelled within 10 days of order placement otherwise is not returnable for credit
MTO (Made-To-Order) item. This item is subject to the following cancellation policy: This item may be cancelled within 10 days of order placement otherwise is not returnable for credit

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 67-56-1
Molecular Formula CH4O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 32.04
MDL Number MFCD00004595
InChI Key OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit
PubChem CID 887
ChEBI CHEBI:17790
IUPAC Name methanol
SMILES CO

Specifications

Melting Point -98°C
Color Colorless
Density 0.791g/cm³
Boiling Point 64.7°C
Quantity 20 L
Flash Point 12°C (53.6°F)
Identification Pass test
Packaging Unichrome Steel Pail
Physical Form Liquid
Assay Percent Range Assay: ≥99.8%
Residue after Evaporation 10ppm max.
Specific Gravity 0.791
Titratable Acid 0.0003meq/g max.
Titratable Base 0.0002meq/g max.
Vapor Pressure 128 hPa at 20°C
Viscosity 0.55 cP at 20°C
UN Number 1230
Water 0.1% Max.
Solubility Information Solubility in water: miscible
Formula Weight 32.04
Percent Purity 99.8%
Grade Certified ACS Reagent
Chemical Name or Material Methanol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category DANGER!
Hazard Statement Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Vapor harmful. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if s. Explosive. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:3
Instability:0
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Vapor harmful. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Toxic: danger of ve
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
SDS
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