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Methanol (Methyl Alcohol)

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What is the chemical formula for methanol?

C2H6O

C3H8O

CH3OH (correct)

CH4O

How is methanol mainly produced industrially?

By oxidation of methane

By hydrogenation of carbon monoxide (correct)

By destructive distillation of wood

By fermentation of sugar

What is a major use of methanol?

Food preservative

Insecticide

Fuel additive (correct)

Fabric softener

What health issue may be caused by repeated exposure to methanol vapor?

Visual failure Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for ethanol?

Ethyl alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of propylene glycol mentioned in the text?

Main ingredient in industrial antifreeze Signup and view all the answers

What is the general characteristic of glycols mentioned in the text?

Low volatility and low toxicity Signup and view all the answers

In what type of pharmaceutical formulations is propylene glycol commonly used?

In oral, injectable, and topical formulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula of propylene glycol?

CH3CH(OH)CH2OH Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about propylene glycol is true based on the text?

It is used to winterize plumbing systems in occupied structures. Signup and view all the answers