Uses of methanol - Uses of monohydric alcohol

(1) Methanol is extremely important industrial starting material for making formaldehyde, acetic acid and other chemicals.

(2) Like a fuel (a petrol substitute). A 20% mixture of methyl alcohol and gasoline is a good motor fuel.

(3) Like an antifreeze or automobile radiators.

(4) To denature ethyl alcohol. The mixture is known as methylated spirit.

(5) In the formation of dyes, perfumes and medicines. Methyl salicylate and methyl anthra anilate are utilized in perfumery.