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Formula of Methanol (CH4O)

Identification of Methanol Chemical Compound

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Chemical Formula CH4O
Molecular Weight 32.04186 g/mol
IUPAC Name methanol
SMILES String CO
InChI InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3
InChIKey OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Formula Description

The methanol molecule contains a total of 6 atom(s). There are 4 Hydrogen atom(s), 1 Carbon atom(s), and 1 Oxygen atom(s). A chemical formula of methanol can therefore be written as:

CH4O

The chemical formula of methanol shown above is based on the molecular formula indicating the numbers of each type of atom in a molecule without structural information, which is different from the empirical formula which provides the numerical proportions of atoms of each type.

The above chemical formula is the basis of stoichiometry in chemical equations, i.e., the calculation of relative quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions. The law of conservation of mass dictates that the quantity of each element given in the chemical formula does not change in a chemical reaction. Thus, each side of the chemical equation must represent the same quantity of any particular element based on the chemical formula.

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  • CAS #: 64-17-5
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Additional Information for Identifying Methanol Molecule


  • InChI (IUPAC International Chemical Identifier) information of methanol

    The molecular chemical formulas lack structural information. An alternative textual expression including the structural information is InChI. The full standard InChI of methanol is:

    InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3

    It can provide a standard way to encode the molecular information of methanol to facilitate the search for the compound information in databases and on the web.

    The condensed, 27 character standard InChIKey (hashed version of the full standard InChI) of methanol is:

    InChIKey=OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

    The InChIKey may allow easier web searches for methanol, but it needs to be linked to the full InChI to get back to the original structure of the methanol since the full standard InChI cannot be reconstructed from the InChIKey.

  • Other names (synonyms) or registry numbers of methanol

    The methanol compound may have different names depending on the various different situations of industrial applications. The list of the other names (synonyms) of methanol including the registry numbers is given below, if available:

    • Methanol with 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid, LC-MS Ultra CHROMASOLV(R), tested for UHPLC-MS
    • AR-1A0519
    • KST-1A3746
    • 31648-08-5
    • (14c)methanol
    • OME
    • OMB
    • Methanol solution, NMR reference standard, 4% in methanol-d4 (99.8 atom % D), NMR tube size 5 mm x 8 in.
    • Methanol solution, NMR reference standard, 4% in methanol-d4 (99.8 atom % D), NMR tube size 3 mm x 8 in.
    • JandaJel(TM)-OH, 50-100 mesh, extent of labeling: 1.0 mmol/g OH loading, 2 % cross-linked
    • JandaJel(TM)-OH, 200-400 mesh, extent of labeling: 1.0 mmol/g OH loading, 2 % cross-linked
    • JandaJel(TM)-OH, 100-200 mesh, extent of labeling: 1.0 mmol/g OH loading, 2 % cross-linked
    • 54841-71-3
    • 170082-17-4
    • 1173023-83-0
    • Residual Solvent Class 2 - Methanol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
    • Methanol, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., >=99.8% (GC)
    • Methanol, for HPLC, gradient grade, suitable as ACS-grade LC reagent, >=99.9%
    • Methanol solution, for HPLC, contains 10 % (v/v) water, 0.1 % (v/v) trifluoroacetic acid
    • Methanol solution, contains 0.10 % (v/v) trifluoroacetic acid, 10 % (v/v) water
    • Methanol solution, contains 0.1 % (v/v) trifluoroacetic acid, 5 % (v/v) water, for HPLC
    • Methanol, suitable for 300 per JIS, >=99.8%, for residue analysis
    • Methanol, suitable for 1000 per JIS, >=99.8%, for residue analysis
    • Methanol, puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph Eur, >=99.7% (GC)
    • Methyl alcohol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
    • Methanol, suitable for protein sequencing, BioReagent, >=99.93%
    • Methanol, semiconductor grade VLSI PURANAL(TM) (Honeywell 17744)
    • Methanol, puriss. p.a., absolute, ACS reagent, >=99.8% (GC)
    • Methanol, p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., 99.9%
    • Methanol, semiconductor grade PURANAL(TM) (Honeywell 17824)
    • Methanol, pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP
    • Methanol, >=99.8%, suitable for absorption spectrum analysis
    • Methanol with 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid, tested for UHPLC-MS
    • Methanol solution, for protein sequence analysis, ~50% in H2O
    • Methanol solution, contains 0.1 % (v/v) trifluoroacetic acid
    • Methanol solution, (Methanol:Dimethyl sulfoxide 1:1 (v/v))
    • Moisture in methanol, 93 mg/kg, NIST(R) SRM(R) 8509
    • Moisture in methanol, 325 mg/kg, NIST(R) SRM(R) 8510
    • Methanol, for residue analysis, suitable for 5000 per JIS
    • Methanol solution, (Methanol:Dichloromethane 1:1 (v/v))
    • A(3/4)(3/4)<<
    • Methanol, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, anhydrous, >=99.8%
    • Methanol solution, contains 0.50 % (v/v) triethylamine
    • Methanol solution, contains 0.10 % (v/v) formic acid
    • Methanol solution, (Methanol:Acetonitrile 1:1 (v/v))
    • Methanol, HPLC Plus, >=99.9%, poly-coated bottles
    • Methanol, for HPLC, gradient grade, >=99.8% (GC)
    • Methanol, BioReagent, suitable for protein sequencing
    • I14-12647
    • Methanol, ACS spectrophotometric grade, >=99.9%
    • 300138X
    • Methanol, for HPLC, gradient grade, >=99.9%
    • Methanol, suitable for determination of dioxins
    • Methanol, for HPLC, gradient grade, 99.93%
    • D02309
    • Methanol, ultrapure, Spectrophotometric Grade
    • M0628
    • M0097
    • Methanol, spectrophotometric grade, >=99%
    • Methanol, UV HPLC spectroscopic, 99.9%
    • Methanol, Laboratory Reagent, >=99.6%
    • Methanol, JIS special grade, >=99.8%
    • Methanol, SAJ first grade, >=99.5%
    • Methanol, >=99.8%, for chromatography
    • Methanol solution, technical grade, 95%
    • UN 1230
    • RTR-022695
    • Methanol, purification grade, 99.8%
    • Methanol, HPLC Plus, >=99.9%
    • ANW-42510
    • 8292AF
    • Methanol, PRA grade, >=99.9%
    • Methanol, for HPLC, >=99.8%
    • Methanol, HPLC gradient, 99.9%
    • Methanol, Absolute - Acetone free
    • Methanol GC, for residue analysis
    • LTBB002976
    • OXYMETHYLENE BRIDGING GROUP
    • Methanol, low water for titration
    • Methanol, anhydrous, >=99.5%
    • Methanol, 99.8%, ACS reagent
    • Methanol, ultrapure, HPLC Grade
    • Methanol, NMR reference standard
    • HMDB01875
    • Methanol, AR, >=99.5%
    • Y4S76JWI15
    • Methanol, p.a., 99.9%
    • Methanol, p.a., 99.8%
    • Methanol, anhydrous, 99.8%
    • Methanol, Environmental Grade
    • Methanol HPLC Gradient Grade
    • Methanol, analytical standard
    • Methanol, 99% 500ml
    • Methanol, SAJ special grade
    • Methanol, LR, >=99%
    • Methanol, or methyl alcohol
    • Methanol Reagent Grade ACS
    • Epitope ID:116865
    • bmse000294
    • Methanol (Peptide Grade)
    • HYD-CH2
    • methanol (methyl alcohol)
    • Hydroxymethylidyne radical
    • RFPDX@
    • Columbian spirits
    • Methanol, HPLC grade
    • Solutions, Bieleski's
    • Methanol, ACS Grade
    • Methanol (Recovered)
    • Methanol, for HPLC
    • JandaJel&trade;-OH
    • Methanol, Biograde
    • Methanol LC-MS
    • 1 -Napthaldehyde
    • Nat. Methanol
    • Methanol NF
    • Methylic alcohol
    • Methoxy Group
    • Methanol cluster
    • Wood
    • methanol-
    • menthol crystal
    • hydroxyl carbon
    • Methylalcohol
    • Hydroxymethyl
    • CH4O
    • MOH
    • CAS-67-56-1
    • MFCD00004595
    • Methanol, or methyl alcohol [UN1230] [Flammable liquid, Poison]
    • Methanol, ACS reagent, >=99.8%
    • Methanol, for HPLC, >=99.9%
    • Methanol, or methyl alcohol [UN1230] [Flammable liquid, Poison]
    • Metanol
    • Methyl alcohol (NF)
    • Methanol, anhydrous
    • Methanol-water mixture
    • EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 053801
    • RCRA waste no. U154
    • MetOH
    • Alkohol metylowy
    • Pyro alcohol
    • Carbonal
    • Eureka Products Criosine Disinfectant
    • Methyl alcohol [NF]
    • Ideal Concentrated Wood Preservative
    • X-Cide 402 Industrial Bactericide
    • Alcool methylique [French]
    • Metylowy alkohol [Polish]
    • Alcool metilico [Italian]
    • Spirit of wood
    • Methylalkohol [German]
    • Caswell No. 552
    • Eureka Products, Criosine
    • Coat-B1400
    • Metanolo [Italian]
    • Metanol [Spanish]
    • Wilbur-Ellis Smut-Guard
    • Rcra waste number U154
    • Surflo-B17
    • Freers Elm Arrester
    • Hydroxymethane
    • Pyroxylic spirits
    • Metylowy alkohol
    • Colonial spirits
    • Bieleski's solution
    • Alcool metilico
    • Metanolo
    • MeOH
    • CH3OH
    • Alcohol, methyl
    • Methyl hydrate
    • Alcool methylique
    • Columbian spirits
    • Methylalkohol
    • Monohydroxymethane
    • Columbian Spirit
    • Colonial Spirit
    • 67-56-1
    • Pyroxylic spirit
    • Methyl hydroxide
    • Methylol
    • Wood naphtha
    • Wood spirit
    • carbinol
    • wood alcohol
    • methyl alcohol

Methanol Identification Summary Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What’s the chemical formula of methanol?
CH4O
How many atoms and what are they in the methanol structure?
6 atom(s) - 4 Hydrogen atom(s), 1 Carbon atom(s), and 1 Oxygen atom(s)
How many chemical bonds and what are they in the methanol structure?
5 bond(s) - 1 non-H bond(s) and 1 hydroxyl group(s)
What’s the molecular weight of methanol?
32.04186 g/mol
What’s the SMILES string of methanol?
CO
What’s the InChI of methanol?
InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3
What’s the InChIKey of methanol?
OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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