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Alcohols

Methanol

One of the chemical industry’s core intermediates; solvent and synthesis feedstock.

Product description

Methanol is a core organic chemical used as the starting material for formaldehyde, acetic acid and methyl esters. Its low viscosity and high solvency also place it in resin and coating processes. In biodiesel production it is the alcohol component of the transesterification reaction.

Application areas

  • Formaldehyde and resin production
  • Biodiesel transesterification
  • Antifreeze and de-icing blends
  • Extraction and analytical solvent
  • Methyl ester synthesis

About technical information

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