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8.48335

Sigma-Aldrich

Methanol

≥99.85% (GC), for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methanol, MeOH, Hydroxymethane, Methyl alcohol, Carbinol, Methyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3OH
CAS Number:
67-56-1
Molecular Weight:
32.04
Beilstein:
1098229
MDL number:
MFCD00004595
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
200-659-6
NACRES:
NA.22
Grade:
synthesis grade
Assay:
≥99.85% (GC)
Bp:
64.7 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
128 hPa ( 20 °C)
410 mmHg ( 50 °C)
97.68 mmHg ( 20 °C)

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Product Name

Methanol, ≥99.85% (GC)

grade

synthesis grade

Quality Level

200

vapor density

1.11 (vs air)

vapor pressure

128 hPa ( 20 °C)
410 mmHg ( 50 °C)
97.68 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.85% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

725 °F

potency

5628 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
17100 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

36 %

dilution

(for synthesis)

refractive index

n20/D 1.329 (lit.)

kinematic viscosity

0.54-0.59 cSt(20 °C)

bp

64.7 °C (lit.)

mp

−98 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 9.7 °C

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

CO

InChI

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

InChI key

OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Analysis Note

Appearance (visual): clear
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.85 % (a/a)
Colour number (Hazen): ≤ 5
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): ≥ 0.790
Water (K. F.): ≤ 0.10 %
Non-volatile matter: ≤ 0.0008 %
Acidity (Acetic acid): ≤ 0.003 %
Evaporation Number: 1.9

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C - closed cup

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SKUGTIN
8.48335.905004027269266288