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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Methanol is a compound with chemical formula CH3OH.
About Methanol
- Methanol is a transparent liquid (at room temperature).
 - Methanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
 - Methanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
 
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Methanol is an alcohol molecule with chemical formula CH3OH.
About Methanol
- Methanol is a transparent liquid (at STP).
 
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model | 
| CH3OH | CH3OH | 
- Methanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
 - Methanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
 - <chem>2CH3OH + 3O2 -> 2CO2 + 4H2O</chem>