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METHANOL (also known as Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol, CH3OH) Return to list of terms

A liquid formed by catalytically combining carbon monoxide (CO) with hydrogen (H2) in a 1:2 ratio, under high temperature and pressure. Commercially it is typically made by steam reforming natural gas. Also formed in the destructive distillation of wood.

Source: California Energy Commission