It is the simplest saturated monoalcohol of the structure. It dissolves in water and can be mixed in most organic solvents, such as alcohols and ether. It is a colorless, alcohol - volatile liquid, and the finished product is usually made from carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
Melting point: | -97℃ | Vapour pressure: | 410 mm Hg ( 50 °C) |
Boiling point: | 64.7℃ | Density: | 0.7918 g/cm³ |
Flashing point: | 8(CC);12.2(OC) | Molar mass: | 32.04 g·mol−1 |
Viscosity: | 0.5525(mPa·s, 25℃) | Explosive limit: | 5.5-44%(V) |
Self-ignition temperature: | 436 (℃) | Refractive index: | 1.3284 (N/D, 20℃) |
