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Molecular Weight 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

Molecular Weight Description

The methanol molecule consists of 4 Hydrogen atom(s), 1 Carbon atom(s), and 1 Oxygen atom(s) - a total of 6 atom(s). The molecular weight of methanol is determined by the sum of the atomic weights of each constituent element multiplied by the number of atoms, which is calculated to be:

$$ 32.04186 · \frac{g}{mol} $$

The exact term of the above molecular weight is “molar mass”, which is based on the atomic mass of each element. Molecular weight is actually an older term of “relative molar mass” or “molecular mass”, which is a dimensionless quantity equal to the molar mass divided by the molar mass constant defined by 1 g/mol.

Molecular masses are calculated from the standard atomic weights of each nuclide, while molar masses are calculated from the atomic mass of each element. The atomic mass takes into account the isotopic distribution of the element in a given sample.

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Additional Information for Identifying Methanol Molecule


  • InChI (IUPAC International Chemical Identifier) information of methanol

    In addition to the molecular weight information, the structural information of methanol in a textual expression is available via InChi. The full standard InChI of methanol is given below:

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

    It can provide a 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

    It may allow easier web searches for methanol. The InChIKey, however, needs to be linked to the full InChI as well in order to get back to the original structure of the methanol as the full standard InChI cannot be reconstructed from the InChIKey.

  • Other names (synonyms) or registry numbers of methanol

    There may be different names of the methanol compound depending on the various situations of industrial applications, which are given below including the registry numbers 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 formula of methanol?
CH4O
How many atoms and what are the elements in the methanol molecule?
6 atom(s) - 4 Hydrogen atom(s), 1 Carbon atom(s), and 1 Oxygen atom(s)
How many chemical bonds and what types of bonds are in the methanol structure?
5 bond(s) - 1 non-H bond(s) and 1 hydroxyl group(s)
What’s the molar mass of methanol?
32.04186 g/mol
What’s the SMILES format of methanol?
CO
What’s the InChI format of methanol?
InChI=1S/CH4O/c1-2/h2H,1H3
What’s the InChIKey string of methanol?
OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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