METHANOL

Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, is the simplest structured alcohol. Methanol is a solvent with high polarity and dielectric constant. Methanol is a fluid liquid and burns with a bluish flame that is not shiny. Methanol dissolves in all organic solvents at any rate. Even a small amount of methanol is toxic to living organisms.

Methanol is used in industry as a solvent. Methanol is used in industry to obtain formaldehyde and aniline dyes. Methanol is found in the structure of unleaded gasoline. Methanol is used as a motor fuel component and takes part in making cologne.