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Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with the formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive odor very similar to, but slightly sweeter than, ethanol (drinking alcohol).[4] At room temperature, it is a polar liquid, and is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. | Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with the formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive odor very similar to, but slightly sweeter than, ethanol (drinking alcohol).[4] At room temperature, it is a polar liquid, and is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. | ||
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==Methanol from [[syngas]]== | ==Methanol from [[syngas]]== | ||
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==DME from methanol== | ==DME from methanol== | ||
The best routes for making dimethylether (DME) are from methanol via transesterification reaction. | The best routes for making dimethylether (DME, a biodiesel equivalent fuel) are from methanol via transesterification reaction. | ||
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*[[Gasifier]], [[Pyrolysis Oil]], [[Biofuels]] | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol Wikipedia: Methanol] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol Wikipedia: Methanol] | ||
* Mother Earth News (1981): [http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-transportation/methanol-fuel-zmaz81mazraw.aspx "Make Way for Methanol Fuel"] | |||
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Overview
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, is a chemical with the formula CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). It is the simplest alcohol, and is a light, volatile, colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive odor very similar to, but slightly sweeter than, ethanol (drinking alcohol).[4] At room temperature, it is a polar liquid, and is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol.
Methanol from syngas
R3 Sciences has developed a unique modular system capable of converting synthesis gas produced from biomass into a valuable liquid fuel co-product. Processing biomass through solid gasification, The R3 GTL : Methanol process converts the biomass-generated synthesis gas into methanol. The modular system is designed to allow placement at remote locations to meet supply availability of biomass feedstock.
- http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/progs/view_citation.php?10828/METH/print
- http://www.r3sciences.com/biomass.html
DME from methanol
The best routes for making dimethylether (DME, a biodiesel equivalent fuel) are from methanol via transesterification reaction.
Related Pages
See Also
- Wikipedia: Methanol
- Mother Earth News (1981): "Make Way for Methanol Fuel"