For many years Parchem has been a trailblazer in the chemical industry providing specialized raw materials for a variety of industries. As an innovator of sourcing for multiple industries, Parchem has mastered the management of such products as Methanol, which is used in multiple applications.
Methanol [CAS# 67-56-1], also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is a polar, organic compound that is the simplest form of an alcohol. The name “wood alcohol” was given because it was originally produced and acquired as a byproduct in the distillation of wood. Methanol is a dynamic and versatile chemical that is responsible for the production of thousands of everyday products. Because of its versatility, a large amount of plastics and adhesives in wood products are manufactured using formaldehyde or acetic acid, which are produced from methanol. In both laboratory and industrial settings, methanol is the solvent of choice for a vast number of applications because of its polar and protic properties. Methanol also has a wide variety of other applications in the industrial, personal care, textiles and fabrics, and pharmaceutical industries.
Scientists have studied methanol’s potential uses and deemed it a relatively safe and simple biodegradable alternative to fossil fuels for internal combustion engines. Although methanol has some scientific challenges it still remains a viable fuel source. However, scientists are exploring other ways to use methanol as the fuel of the future due to its lower cost and reduced toxic emissions versus gasoline. Parchem supports the advancement of scientific innovation and is committed to being aware of technological advances of Methanol.
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