Methanol (CH4O)

Methanol (CH4O; CAS 67-56-1) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Methanol presents a C1 framework, alcohol functionality. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Methanol
CAS: 67-56-1
Formula: CH4O
Approx. MW: 32.04
SMILES: CO
PubChem CID: 887
Approx. carbons: C1

Methanol structure

Properties

IUPAC name: methanol
Common names: methanol; methyl alcohol; 67-56-1; wood alcohol; Methylol; Wood naphtha; Methyl hydroxide; Monohydroxymethane; Methylalkohol; Alcool methylique
Molecular weight: 32.04
Exact mass: 32.03
InChIKey: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -144 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.792 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Methanol?

Methanol has molecular formula CH4O. Molecular weight about 32.04 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Methanol?

The CAS Registry Number for Methanol is 67-56-1.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.