Description
Genome Specialities supplies high-purity Methanol for industrial and commercial applications, with specifications suitable for a wide range of manufacturing processes.
Methanol –methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, or CH₃OH, is a clear, colorless, volatile, and highly flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor.
Chemical Properties of Methanol
| Parameter | Specification |
| Purity (CH₃OH) | ≥ 99.85% |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.1% |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 0.791 – 0.793 |
| Boiling Point | 64.7°C (148.5°F) |
| Melting Point | -97.6°C (-143.7°F) |
| Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) (Closed Cup) |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
Industrial Applications of Methanol
- Chemical Manufacturing
Methanol is an important raw material in the production of several high-value chemicals and intermediates, including:
- Formaldehyde: Used to manufacture resins, adhesives, plastics, coatings, and other industrial products.
- Acetic Acid: Used in the production of solvents, polymers, textiles, and various chemical intermediates.
- MTBE: Used as an oxygenate and octane-enhancing component in gasoline where permitted.
- Other Chemical Intermediates: Methanol serves as a starting material for numerous chemical synthesis processes.
- Solvent Applications
Used in the manufacture of paints, coatings, inks, varnishes, cleaning formulations, and other chemical products, subject to the requirements of the specific formulation.
- Energy and Fuel Applications
specialized transportation and marine fuels ,
Used in fuel-cell technologies and can serve as a raw material in the production of biodiesel.
- Automotive and Industrial Products
Used as a raw material or solvent in products such as windshield washer fluids, antifreeze formulations, and other industrial chemical products.
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