Methanol (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

HPLC mobile phase for analytical and preparative separations

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

Melting Point

-98°C

Absorbance

0.025 AU max. at 254nm, 0.15 AU max. at 230nm, 0.30 AU max. at 220nm, 1.00 AU max. at 205nm

Color

Colorless

Boiling Point

64.7°C

Quantity

4 L

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Residue after Evaporation

3ppm max.

Assay Percent Range

Assay: 99.9% min by GC

Specific Gravity

0.791

Titratable Acid

0.0003mEq/g max.

Titratable Base

0.0002mEq/g max.

Linear Formula

CH₃OH

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

≥99.9%

Grade

Mobile phase for HPLC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Methanol

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 eyes. 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

SDS

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 eyes. 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

SDS