Methanol
From theEthanolSource.com
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Overview
Methanol is a type of alcohol used for racing fuel and in chemical synthesis. Methanol is toxic, non-biodegradable, and burns with no visible flame. One handling methanol should exercise all care and caution.
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Uses
Methanol is used in the transesterification process to produce methyl esters (biodiesel). It is also a common race fuel. It has a high octane rating, reasonable BTU value and burns with a flame cooler than normal gasoline.







