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Methanol, ACS, absolute, low acetone, 99.8+%
Description
Methanol is useful in the synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. It is also used for producing biodiesel. It is used for the synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also useful to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products. It plays an important role for the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin.
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 |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 0.791 |
| Boiling Point | 64.7°C |
| Quantity | 4 L |
| Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.329 |
| Assay Percent Range | >99.8% |
| Beilstein | 1098229 |
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