Methanol Industrial Grade Methanol High Content 99.9 Analysis of Pure Methanol Solution Methanol (CH3OH) is a saturated monohydric alcohol with a simple structure*, CAS number 67-56-1 or 170082-17-4, molecular weight 32.04, and boiling point of 64.7℃. It is also known as “xylitol” or “lignin” because it is found in dry distilled wood*. It is a colorless and volatile liquid with an alcoholic odor. Poisoning by the population* The low dose is about 100 mg/kg body weight, and oral intake of 0.3 to 1 g/kg can cause death. It is used in the manufacture of formaldehyde, pesticides, etc., and is used as an extractant for organic matter and a denaturant for alcohol. The finished product is usually made from the reaction of carbon monoxide with hydrogen.