METHANOL
Prepared at the 28th JECFA (1984), published in FNP 31/2 (1984) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). An ADI 'limited by GMP' was established at the 14th JECFA (1970)
SYNONYMS Carbinol
DEFINITION
Chemical names Methanol, methyl alcohol
C.A.S. number 67-56-1
Chemical formula CH3OH
Structural formula
Formula weight 32.04
Assay Not less than 99.5%
DESCRIPTION Clear colourless, mobile liquid with a characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USESExtraction solvent
