Metanol

CH₃OH

IUPAC: Methanol

CAS: 67-56-1

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 4 1,0080
Carbono C 1 12,0110
Oxígeno O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Formaldehyde production
  • Fuel additive
  • Antifreeze
  • Solvent

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

CO

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
32,04 g/mol
Densidad
0,7920 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-97,6 °C
Punto de ebullición
64,7 °C
Solubilidad
Miscible

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
32,0262
XLogP
-0,5
TPSA
20,2 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
2
Complejidad
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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