It is suitable for environmental and GC analysis. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. Used for producing bio-diesel, synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid, useful to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products. It plays an important role for the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin. It is useful for the preparation of compact direct methanol fuel cells for portable application.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.