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Is methanol an organic solvent

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Yes, any compound which is carbon based is considered organic except for a few exceptions. Methanol is not an exception. Yes, any compound which is carbon based is considered organic except for a few exceptions. Methanol is not an exception.

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No, it's organic, I'm in the middle of a science test researching this.

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Yes. Methanol (CH3-OH) is an alcohol that is used as a polar solvent.

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No, like all alcohols methyl alcohol is organic.

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No; it is an alkane.

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