Methanol

CH₃OH

IUPAC: Methanol

CAS: 67-56-1

Overview

Methanol (wood alcohol) is the simplest alcohol. It is toxic to humans — as little as 10 mL can cause permanent blindness.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
12.6%
C
Carbon ×1
37.5%
O
Oxygen ×1
49.9%

Uses

  • • Formaldehyde production
  • • Fuel additive
  • • Antifreeze
  • • Solvent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Methanol poisoning is treated by giving the patient ethanol, which competes for the same enzyme

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Causes blindness
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Can be fatal if ingested

Structure

SMILES

CO

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
32.04 g/mol
Density
0.7920 g/cm³
Melting Point
-97.6 °C
Boiling Point
64.7 °C
Solubility
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
32.0262
XLogP
-0.5
TPSA
20.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methanol?
Methanol (CH₃OH) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methanol.
What is the molecular weight of Methanol?
Methanol has a molar mass of 32.04 g/mol.
What state is Methanol at room temperature?
Methanol is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methanol organic or inorganic?
Methanol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methanol?
Methanol (CH₃OH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).