Methanol

Synonyms

Alcohol, Methyl

Alcohol, Wood

Carbinol

Methoxide, Sodium

Methyl Alcohol

Sodium Methoxide

Wood Alcohol

A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness.