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Methanol is an alcohol with one C atom.
Methanol is also called methyl alcohol. The suffix -ol means the molecule has an -OH group attached to the carbon chain. The word methyl means the molecule has 1 C atom with 3 hydrogen atoms bonded to it.
Alcohols have -OH groups attached to the chain of C atoms.
Methyl alcohol
…H
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H-C-O-H
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EzraWriting methanol as CH3OH highlights the structure of the molecule more accurately. It shows that methanol consists of a methyl group (CH3) attached to a hydroxyl group (OH), which is important for understanding its chemical properties. The formula CH4O could be confusing as it may imply a different structure or composition.
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What is the chemical equation for salicylic and methanol?
The reaction between salicylic acid and methanol typically involves esterification to form methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen) and water. The chemical equation is: Salicylic acid + Methanol → Methyl salicylate + Water
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