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Methanol

≥99.5%, SAJ first grade

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Synonym(s):
Methyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
32.04
Beilstein:
1098229
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

SAJ first grade

vapor density

1.11 (vs air)

vapor pressure

410 mmHg ( 50 °C)
97.68 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

725 °F

expl. lim.

36 %

availability

available only in Japan

refractive index

n20/D 1.329 (lit.)

bp

64.7 °C (lit.)

mp

−98 °C (lit.)

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

format

neat

SMILES string

CO

InChI

1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3

InChI key

OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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  • Comparison of aqueous and non-aqueous capillary electrophoresis for the determination of four benzalkonium chloride homologues in compound chemical disinfectants.: This study evaluates different capillary electrophoresis methods using methanol as a non-aqueous solvent, underscoring its effectiveness in achieving higher resolution and sensitivity in the analysis of complex mixtures (Ding X et al., 2024).

  • Exploring the cytotoxic potential of biflavones of Araucaria cunninghamii: Precise identification combined by LC-HRMS-metabolomics and database mining, targeted isolation, network pharmacology, in vitro cytotoxicity, and docking studies.: This comprehensive study utilizes methanol in the extraction and LC-HRMS analysis of biflavones, integrating advanced analytical techniques to explore their therapeutic potentials (Jain SK et al., 2024).

  • Gas chromatography mass spectrometer determination of dimethylamine impurity in N,N-dimethylformamide solvent by derivatization of N,N-dimethylbenzamide with benzoyl chloride agent.: Demonstrates the utility of methanol in enhancing the detection of volatile organic compounds through derivatization, improving analytical accuracies in industrial chemical analysis (Mondal T et al., 2024).

  • Novel Approaches for the Analysis and Isolation of Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids in Chelidonium majus.: This research uses methanol in novel analytical methodologies to isolate and analyze alkaloids, showcasing its importance in natural product research and pharmacognosy (Ganzera M et al., 2024).


Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

12 °C


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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Alcohols
Hazardous rank II

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

19-2420-8-14KG-J:
19-2420-3-3L-J:
19-2420-5-500ML-J:
19-2420-9-160KG-J:


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