Methanol (Peroxide-Free/Sequencing), Fisher BioReagents™

Description

Methanol (Peroxide-Free/Sequencing)

Methanol is used in staining and destaining protein electrophoresis gels, in HPLC, and in other biological applications.

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°C
• Absorbance: 0.025 max. at 254nm, 0.15 max. at 230nm, 0.3 max. at 220nm, 1 max. at 205nm
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.791g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 64.7°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.326 to 1.330 (at 25°C)
• Residue after Evaporation: 3ppm max.
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.9 %
• Titratable Acid: 0.0003mEq/g max.
• Linear Formula: CH₃OH
• Titratable Base: 0.0002mEq/g max.
• Vapor Pressure: 128 hPa at 20°C
• Viscosity: 0.55 cP at 20°C
• Water: 0.1% max.
• Merck Index: 15, 6029
• Formula Weight: 32.04
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: Peroxides: ≤0001%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methanol, Peroxide-free

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Vapor harmful. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if s. Explosive. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. NFPA Health:1 Flammability:3 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
Recommended Storage	RT

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