Methanol (Spectranalyzed™), Fisher Chemical™

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

Melting Point

-98°C

Absorbance

Pass Test

Color

Colorless

Density

0.791g/cm³

Boiling Point

64.7°C

Quantity

4 L

Flash Point

12°C (53.6°F)

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Physical Form

Liquid

Residue after Evaporation

5ppm max.

Assay Percent Range

≥99.8%

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.

Formula Weight

32.04

Percent Purity

≥99.8%

Grade

Also meets ACS specifications

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 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

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 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

SDS