Methyl Alcohol

Methanol, absolute

CH₃OH

F.W. 32.04

Safety Purchase Suggestion: Please consider the use of anhydrous ethyl alcohol (E0012, etc.) as a substitute. Ethyl alcohol is a good substitute for methyl alcohol for most laboratory experiments and as a burner fuel. Avoid purchasing 20-liter cans of this substance unless you have approved, dedicated flammables storage.

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• Lab Grade, 4 L (M0207)

  $30.48
• Reagent, 4 L (M0055)

  $29.75
• Reagent, 500 mL (M0054)

  $8.62

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Hazard Alert

Flammable; dangerous fire risk; toxic by ingestion (ingestion of as little as 15 mL has caused blindness). TLV 262 mg/m³. LD₅₀ 5628 mg/kg. SPECIAL HAZARD ALERT: Laboratory accidents involving methyl alcohol occur when vapor in the air ignites and travels back to the source, causing a flash fire. Always cap the bottle of methyl alcohol and remove it from the area prior to performing any demonstration involving open flames, sparks or heat. Use only a small amount and always perform demonstrations behind a safety shield. Please call or email us to request Flinn Safety Fax Publication No. 10497, Methyl Alcohol Safety, for more detailed safety information and instructions.

 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Methyl Alcohol, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.