No. They are two different types of compounds in the alcohol family. The former is consumable (up to a certain point where anything past that point will be toxic), where methanol is not intended for consumption.
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, is madeof molecules containing one methyl group, with a chemical structure of CH3-OH. Methanol is highly toxic if inhaled, drunk, or absorbed through the skin and can cause blindness. Ethyl alcohol is the same as ethanol or grain alcohol. I has two methyl groups and looks like CH3-CH3-OH. This is the type of alcohol found in the alcoholic beverages people consume. Both compounds are organic and are good solvents and fixatives.
No, MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) and MEK peroxide are not the same. MEK is a solvent commonly used in industrial applications, while MEK peroxide is a chemical compound often used as a catalyst in certain reactions, such as in the production of fiberglass.
Methanol is known as methyl alcohol. Methanol's scientific name is where the "alcohol" variant name has come from. Essentially, alcohol and methanol is the same thing, however there are different types of alcohol.
No. The chemical structure of ethyl alcohol gas is the same as ethyl alcohol liquid.
No. See the Related Questions links for the difference.
Methyl Alcohol is not a product of fermentation so no steps are required to avoid it. You are morelikey to get annoying levels of Ethyl Acetate which is solvent smelling and tasting. Methyl Alcohol can be found in trace amounts in wine and fruit brandies but this is due to the breakdown of pectin the the cell walls of the fruit and not fermentation. Its worth noting that the treatment for Methyl Alcohol poisoning is ingestion of Ethyl Alcohol. Both are prcessed by the same enzyme which much prefers to breakdown Ethyl Alcohol. Basically they keep you drunk until all the Methyl Alcohol has been sweated/breathed/urinated out of your system. Methyl Alcohol isn't actually poisonous, BUT its metbolised by your body into chemicals that are. Any product of fermentation containing Methyl Alcohol will contain more than enough Ethyl Alcohol to protect you from it. Anyone concerned about Methyl Alcohol ingestion should read up on Aspartame. The Diet Coke you drink may exposure you to more methanol than you realise.
Yes, methyl hydrate is another term for methanol, which is also known as methyl alcohol. They are the same substance, a type of alcohol that is commonly used as a solvent and fuel.
Methyl carbocation isoelectronic with the ethyl radical. They both have the same number of valence electrons and molecular formula, but differ in the presence of a positive charge in methyl carbocation and a neutral charge in ethyl radical.
Yes, ethyl alcohol and ethanol are the same compound. Ethanol is the common name for the alcohol compound with the chemical formula C2H5OH, while ethyl alcohol specifically refers to the compound that is derived from ethane by the replacement of a hydrogen atom by a hydroxyl group.
Ethyl alcohol and beverage alcohol are the same thing. Alcohol can be absorbed through the skin. If you are subject to EtG testing, you could test positive. If you are given a normal immunoassay screen, you will be OK. Use gloves. Obviously, if you drink it you're caught.
There is no difference between ethyl alcohol and ethanol, they are the same substance. Ethanol is the chemical name for the alcohol commonly found in beverages and used in industry.
Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and is produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeast. Grain alcohol, or neutral grain spirit, refers to a high-proof distilled spirit made from grains like corn, wheat, or barley. While ethyl alcohol is specifically used for consumption, grain alcohol is often used as a solvent or base for making flavored spirits.