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Methanol
Alcohol / C1 chemical
Overview
Simplest alcohol; key C1 building block produced from natural gas via syngas.
Formula
CH3OH
CAS
67-56-1
HS Code
2905.11
Category
Alcohol / C1 chemical
Major Origin Countries
Saudi ArabiaIranTrinidadUSAChinaOman
Key Uses & Applications
- Formaldehyde production
- MTBE / fuel blending
- Biodiesel transesterification
- Solvent
- Acetic acid feedstock
Major Global Suppliers
Safety & Handling
Flammable, toxic by ingestion/inhalation.