Methanol, 99.9%, for spectroscopy, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

For UV/VIS spectroscopy

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 67-56-1
• Molecular Formula: CH4O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.04
• 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

• Melting Point: -98.0°C
• Absorbance: 0.01 max. at 260nm, 0.05 max. at 240nm, 0.15 max. at 230nm, 0.3 max. at 220nm, 0.6 max. at 210nm, 1 max. at 205nm
• Density: 0.7910g/mL
• Boiling Point: 64.7°C
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Flash Point: 12°C
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3280 to 1.3300
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9%
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.0003% max.
• Specific Gravity: 0.791
• Linear Formula: CH₃OH
• Viscosity: 0.55 mPa.s (20°C)
• Beilstein: 01, IV, 1227
• Water: 0.05% max. (Coulometric)
• Fieser: 11,322; 13,337
• Merck Index: 15, 6029
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible with water. Other solubilities: miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene, ketones and, most other organic solvents
• Formula Weight: 32.04
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Grade: Spectroscopy
• Chemical Name or Material: Methanol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• 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/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

RUO – Research Use Only