Methanol
| Definition: |
A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness. |
| Notes: |
for wood alcohol |
| Also Called: |
Sodium Methoxide |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
67-56-1 |
Methanol Categories.
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Nicotinyl Alcohol - A direct-acting peripheral vasodilator that causes flushing and may decrease blood pressure. It is used in vasospasm and threatened gangrene. |
Methanol Definitions and Terms
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