Methanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methanol is useful in the synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. It is also used for producing biodiesel. It is used for the synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also useful to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products. It plays an important role in the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin. Further, it is widely used as a solvent in synthetic organic chemistry.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methanol is useful in the synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. It is also used for producing biodiesel. It is used for the synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also useful to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products. It plays an important role in the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin. Further, it is widely used as a solvent in synthetic organic chemistry.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents including ethyl acetate, toluene, dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, and acetone.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the material away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -98°C
• Density: 0.791
• Boiling Point: 64.7°C
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• Flash Point: 11°C (52°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.329
• UN Number: UN1230
• Beilstein: 1098229
• Merck Index: 14,5957
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents including ethyl acetate,toluene,dichloromethane,chloroform,tetrahydrofuran,and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 32.04
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : methanol

RUO – Research Use Only