Methanol

CH₃OH

IUPAC: Methanol

CAS: 67-56-1

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
12,6%
C
37,5%
O
49,9%

Usages

  • Formaldehyde production
  • Fuel additive
  • Antifreeze
  • Solvent

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

CO

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
32,04 g/mol
Densité
0,7920 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-97,6 °C
Point d'ébullition
64,7 °C
Solubilité
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

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).