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Methanol (Spectranalyzed™), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. a408sk4
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Quantity:
1 L
4L
Packaging:
Glass Bottle
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

For use in the ultraviolet range

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

Absorbance Pass Test
Additional Information Vapor Pressure: 128hPa at 20°C
Assay Percent Range ≥99.8%
Linear Formula CH3OH
UN Number 1230
Formula Weight 32.04
Physical Form Liquid
Percent Purity ≥99.8%
Grade Also meets ACS specifications
Carbonyl Compounds 0.001% max.
Density 0.791g/cm³
Boiling Point 64.7°C
Color Colorless
Melting Point -98°C
Quantity 4L
Flash Point 12°C (53.6°F)
Identification Pass Test
Packaging Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
Purity ACS
Residue after Evaporation 5ppm max.
Solubility in Water Pass Test
Substances Darkened by H2SO4 Pass Test
Substances Reducing Permanganate Pass Test
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
Water 0.1% max.
Chemical Name or Material Methanol
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Hazard Statement DANGER!
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 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
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
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