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.