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Methanol vs ethanol

Methanol (CH4O, CAS 67-56-1) and ethanol (C2H6O, CAS 64-17-5) are both listed under alcohol and glycol solvents.

Methanol has a molar mass of 32.04 g/mol, ethanol 46.07 g/mol.

Measured boiling points are 64.7 °C for methanol and 78.2 °C for ethanol.

Both carry the GHS signal word Danger.

On CompoundList, 943 suppliers list methanol and 736 suppliers list ethanol.

Data last updated 7 October 2026

Methanol and ethanol compared side by side
Methanol chemical structure, CH4O, CAS 67-56-1
Methanol
Ethanol chemical structure, C2H6O, CAS 64-17-5
Ethanol
Identity
Name in our databaseMethanolEthanol
CAS number67-56-164-17-5
Molecular formulaCH4OC2H6O
Molar mass32.04 g/mol46.07 g/mol
IUPAC namemethanolethanol
EC number200-659-6200-578-6
Physical properties
AppearanceColorless liquidClear, colorless, very mobile liquid
Melting point-97.8 °C-114.1 °C
Boiling point64.7 °C78.2 °C
DensityRelative density (water = 1): 0.790.7893 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Flash point9.7 °C14 °C
SolubilityMiscible with water at 25 °CIn water, miscible /1 × 10⁺⁶ mg/L/ at 25 °C
LogP (octanol/water)Computed from the structure-0.390
Safety (GHS)
Signal wordDangerDanger
Pictograms
GHS02: Flammable
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
GHS08: Serious health hazard
GHS02: Flammable
Hazard statements
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled.
  • H370 Causes damage to organs.
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
UN or NA numberUN 1230NA 1987
Uses and classification
Uses and functions
  • Fragrance ingredients
  • Solvents
  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Fuel additives
  • Bronsted acid
  • Bronsted base
  • Preservatives
  • Thickeners
  • Skin conditioning agents
  • Fragrance ingredients
  • Solvents
  • Disinfectants
CategoryPetrochemicals and solvents › Alcohol and glycol solventsPetrochemicals and solvents › Alcohol and glycol solvents
HS code290511Methanol (methyl alcohol)220710Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 % vol or higher
Market on CompoundList
Suppliers943 suppliers736 suppliers
Supplier countries75 countries, most in United States, India, China65 countries, most in United States, China, India
Price rangeOnly prices set by suppliers who manage their own profilePrice on requestPrice on request

Measured and computed values as shown on each chemical page, plus live listings on CompoundList. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Safety data is a summary, not an SDS.

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