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Product Overview

Methanol (CH₃OH), also called methyl alcohol, methylic alcohol, wood spirit or wood naphtha, is a colorless, volatile liquid with excellent solvency and broad industrial use. We supply industrial methanol, anhydrous (dried) methanol and high-purity grades suitable for solvents, fuel blending, pharma intermediates and chemical synthesis.

Methanol is an electrophilic compound and often acts as a nucleophile in chemical reactions.
It can be oxidized to formaldehyde and carbon dioxide or reduced to methane and water.
In the presence of strong acids, methanol can form methyl compounds.
Methanol has good solubility and can mix with many organic substances.

Typical Specifications

Melting Point	-98 °C(lit.)
Melting Point	-97,8°C
Boiling Point	64,7°C
Boiling Point	65.4 °C(lit.)
Density	0.791 g/mL at 25 °C
Density	d = 0,89
Vapor Density	1.11 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	410 mm Hg ( 50 °C)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.329(lit.)
Fp	52 °F
Storage Temp.	2-8°C
Solubility	Benzene: miscible(lit.)
PKA	15.2(at 25℃)
Form	Liquid Free From Particulates
Color	<10(APHA)
Specific Gravity	0.793 (20/20℃)
Relative Polarity	0.762
PH	6.8 (20°C in H2O)
Odor	Faint alcohol odor detectable at 4 to 6000 ppm (mean = 160 ppm)
Flame Color	Pale blue
Explosive Limit	5.5-44%(V)
Odor Threshold	33ppm
Water Solubility	Miscible

Primary Applications & Uses

Chemical intermediate: formaldehyde production, methylation reactions and synthesis of solvents/esters.
Solvent: paints, coatings, inks, resins and cleaning agents.
Fuel & fuel blending: biodiesel production (as methanol reagent) and fuel blending feedstock.
Pharmaceutical & lab uses: reagent and solvent for synthesis — pharma-grade/anhydrous available for sensitive applications.
Dye & indicator preparation / cleaning: solvent for some dye processes and for indicator solutions (search variants placed for discovery).

-Industrial Applications:
As a raw material for organic synthesis, used to produce formaldehyde, methyl methacrylate, ethylene glycol, and other important chemical products.
Used as a solvent, dehydrating agent, and coolant.
Methanol is an important raw material in the production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, coatings, resins, dyes, and synthetic fibers.

-Energy Sector:
Methanol can be used as a biofuel and alternative fuel, utilized in fuel cells and automotive fuel.
Methanol fuel cells efficiently generate electricity at low temperatures and are environmentally friendly.
As an automotive fuel, methanol can effectively control emissions and reduce environmental pollution.

-Others:
Methanol is used to produce formaldehyde, which is its largest application, accounting for about 40% of methanol supply.
As an organic solvent, it is present in many products, including windshield washer fluid, antifreeze, correction fluids, fuel additives, paints, and other coatings.
Methanol is used in the production of industrial chemicals, such as methyl methacrylate and dimethyl terephthalate.
Methanol is used as a fuel additive, such as HEET, which is pure methanol used as a pipeline antifreeze and de-icing agent.
Methanol is also used as fuel for camping stoves and small heating devices, as well as for small engines used in model (airplanes, boats).

Grades, Packing & Supply Options

Grades: Industrial grade, solvent grade, anhydrous / dried methanol, high-purity/pharma grades.
Packing: 160kg/drum, 800kg/IBC, bulk tanker.
MOQ / Lead time: flexible — samples available (buyer pays courier). COA, MSDS and shipment documents provided.

Safety, Handling & Storage

Methanol is toxic and flammable — ingestion and inhalation can be harmful or fatal. Use explosion-proof ventilation, appropriate PPE and grounding/bonding when transferring. Keep away from heat, sparks and oxidizers. In case of exposure follow MSDS emergency steps.

Why buy from Greenchem International?

Long experience supplying bulk methanol to chemical, fuel and pharma industries.
Flexible packaging (drums, IBC, tanker), COA prior to shipment and reliable export logistics.
Competitive methanol price for bulk and contract customers; technical support for grade selection.

Ordering & Inquiry

To buy methanol or request COA, MSDS and a quote, please specify required grade (industrial / anhydrous / high-purity), quantity and destination. We will reply with lead time and competitive pricing. Request a sample or quote now.