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Methanol, anhydrous, 99.9%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methanol is widely used as a solvent in synthetic organic chemistry. It is also used as a solvent in analytical chemistry, especially for HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS and spectrophotometry. It is used in the production of biodiesel, formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also used as fuel, antifreeze, denaturant for ethanol and an energy carrier for fuel cell application.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 98°C |
Density | 0.791 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 64.7°C |
Quantity | 250 mL |
Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.329 |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9% |
Beilstein | 1098229 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents including ethyl acetate,toluene,dichloromethane,chloroform,tetrahydrofuran,and acetone. |
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Safety and Handling
- Methanol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : methanol
RUO – Research Use Only
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