Methanol (CH3OH)
Methanol, Certified AR for Analysis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, Certified AR for analysis
Methanol, Optima™ LC/MS Grade, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 4LT Methanol, Optima(TM) LC/MS grade
Methanol, for HPLC, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, for HPLC
Methanol, 99.8%, Extra Dry over Molecular Sieve, AcroSeal™, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, 99.8%, Extra Dry over Molecular Sieve, AcroSeal
Methanol, ACROS Organics™
5LT Methanol, technical
Methanol, 99.8%, BAKER LC/MS ANALYZED, J.T. Baker™
2,5LT Methanol BAKER ANALYZED LC/MS
Methanol, Purge and Trap, ULTRA RESI-ANALYZED, J.T.Baker™
1LT METHANOL, PURGE AND TRAP ULTRA RESI-ANALYZED
Methanol, Extra Pure, SLR, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, extra pure, SLR
Methanol, 99.9%, Extra Dry, AcroSeal™, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, 99.9%, Extra Dry, AcroSeal
Methanol, for UHPLC Gradient Grade Analysis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, for UHPLC gradient grade analysis
Methanol, 99.9%, for HPLC gradient grade, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, 99.9%, for HPLC gradient grade
Methanol, Extra Dry, for Synthesis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, extra dry, for synthesis
Methanol, 99.9%, for analysis, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, 99.9%, for analysis
Methanol, 99.8+%, ACS reagent, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 25LT Methanol, 99.8+%, ACS reagent
Methanol, anhydrous, 99.9%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, Alfa Aesar™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO METHANOL ANH 3N% 1L
Methanol, Semiconductor Grade, 99.9% min., Alfa Aesar™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO METHANOL SEMICOND GRADE 3N% MIN 1L
Methanol, 99.9%, for spectroscopy, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, 99.9%, for spectroscopy
Methanol, 99.8%, for residue analysis, ECD tested for pesticide analysis, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, 99.8%, for residue analysis, ECD tested for pesticide analysis
Alfa Aesar™ Methanol, 99%
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO METHANOL 1L
Methanol, Anhydrous, 99%, Alfa Aesar
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO METHANOL ANH 3N% 250ML
Methanol, ACS, absolute, low acetone, >99.8%, Alfa Aesar™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO METHANOL, ACS, ABSOLUTE, LOW ACETONE 99.8+%500ML
Methanol, for HPLC-MS, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, for HPLC-MS
Methanol, 99.8%, for spectroscopy ACS, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, 99.8%, for spectroscopy ACS
Methanol (Peroxide-Free/Sequencing), Fisher BioReagents™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, Peroxide-Free for Sequencing,
Methanol, HPLC for Gradient Analysis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, HPLC for gradient analysis
Methanol, 99.8%, for electronic use, residue free, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 2.5LT Methanol, 99.8%, for electronic use, residue free
Methanol, 99+%, extra pure, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: MFCD00004595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 25LT Methanol, 99+%, extra pure
Methanol, UHPLC-MS, Thermo Scientific
1LT Methanol, UHPLC/MS grade
Methanol, Advanced HPLC Grade for HPLC Gradient Analysis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 67-56-1 Molecular Formula: CH4O Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.042 MDL Number: 4595 InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit PubChem CID: 887 ChEBI: CHEBI:17790 IUPAC Name: methanol SMILES: CO 1LT Methanol, Advanced HPLC grade for HPLC gradient analysis
Methanol, HPLC for Fluorescence Detection, Fisher Chemical
2.5LT Methanol, HPLC for fluorescence detection

Methanol (CH3OH), CAS 67-56-1, also known as methyl alcohol or MeOH, is the simplest alcohol. Historically known as wood alcohol, methanol is a light, colorless, highly flammable, and volatile liquid. Comprised of a methyl group linked to a hydroxyl group, it is commonly used in scientific research as a solvent or denaturant. Available in a variety of grades and percentages, methanol is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of chemicals such as acetic acid or formaldehyde.
Among other purposes, methanol is used in industry:
- For the manufacture of paints, adhesives, foams, and textiles
- As a fuel, as a component of biodiesel
- As a denaturant of industrially produced ethanol
Although similar in appearance and odor to ethanol (drinking alcohol), methanol is toxic to the nervous system. Exposure to methanol through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption can lead to blindness, coma, or death. When working with methanol, ensure that the environment has proper ventilation and that handlers use personal protective equipment (PPE) that covers eyes, face, and skin. Methanol should not be left open to the air and should be stored in a dry, cool, well-ventilated location.