Product overview
Methanol is a polar solvent and synthesis feedstock used in fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, extraction, chromatography and industrial processing. Buyers should define water, acidity, residue, metals, UV absorbance and use-specific regulatory requirements.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, Extraction, crystallization and chromatography, Resin, coating and fuel-related processing.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Fine Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Electronics & Electrical Materials, Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction
- Subcategory:
- High-Purity & Industrial Process Solvents
- CAS No.:
- 67-56-1
- Form:
- Clear colorless liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Industrial, reagent, HPLC and electronic grades; assay ≥99.5%, ≥99.8% or ≥99.9%; water, acidity, residue, metals and UV absorbance by grade
- Applications:
- Pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, Extraction, crystallization and chromatography, Resin, coating and fuel-related processing, High-purity electronic and analytical applications
- Hazard / Transport:
- Highly flammable and toxic if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin; may cause organ damage including blindness. Commonly transported as UN 1230, Class 3 with subsidiary Class 6.1, Packing Group II. Any UN number, hazard class or packing group applies only when confirmed for the quoted concentration and physical form in the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated flammable-liquid area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, oxidizing agents and incompatible materials; ground and bond containers during transfer.