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Methanol (Wood Alcohol) (CH3OH) — Properties, Uses & Safety
⚗️ Organic ChemistryOverview
The simplest alcohol; used as fuel and solvent but highly toxic — can cause blindness or death if ingested.
- IUPAC Name
- methanol
- CAS Number
- 67-56-1
- PubChem CID
- 887
- Molecular Formula
- CH3OH
- Molar Mass
- 32.042 g/mol
- State at STP
- liquid
- Appearance
- Colorless, volatile liquid
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H225H301H311H331H370
GHS Pictograms
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