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Answer: Wood alcohol is also called methanol, methyl alcohol, Carbinol, wood naptha or wood spirits. It's used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol. It's also used for producing biodiesel via transesterification reaction. It can also be used [on occasion] to clean wounds, but is painful.

WARNING: Do NOT under ANY circumstances drink isoprpyl alcohol. A drop will cost you the loss of your sight, and any more than that will definitely kill you.

(Just thought I should add that in there, in case anyone gets the idea of drinking it - it has happened before.)

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Why do people use wood alcohol?

Because it is a good fuel


What is the common name for methanol?

methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphthaor wood spirits


Is rubbing alcohol safe to use on wood surfaces?

Rubbing alcohol can be safe to use on wood surfaces, but it is important to test it on a small, inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't cause any damage. Additionally, it's best to dilute the rubbing alcohol with water before using it on wood to prevent any potential damage or discoloration.


Is methanol an alcohol?

It is considered as methyl alcohol and wood alcohol


What is the chemical name for wood alcohol?

'Alcohol' , chemically, is a collective name for a list of substances with the '-OH' functional group. The following are some alcohols.;- Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol Butanol Pentanol Hexanol et. seq. There are many more alcohols. I suspect that you are thinking of the 'alcohol' that is in beers, wines and spirits.. The chemical formula for ethanol is 'CH3CH2OH'. That alcohol is ethanol, archaically, 'ethyl alcohol'. The other alcohols listed above cannot be consumed by humans.


What is wood naphtha?

Wood Naphtha is Methanol, also known as Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol and Wood Spirits. Its most common uses are as a Solvent and as an Anti-Freeze.


How can wood alcohol be synthesized?

Wood alcohol is methanol and its chemical formula is CH3OH (often abbreviated MeOH). It is also known as methyl alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits. It is called wood alcohol because it was once a byproduct of distillation of wood. It is now produced from carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen directly in a catalytic industrial process.


Can you remove wood finish with rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol can remove some types of wood finishes, particularly those that are shellac-based. However, it is less effective on varnishes and polyurethane finishes. If you choose to use rubbing alcohol, test it on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't damage the wood. For tougher finishes, you might need a dedicated wood stripper for better results.


Can I buy wood alcohol at a Lowe's or Home Depot?

Wood alcohol is also called Methanol. Some Home Depots have it.


What other compounds are in wood alcohol?

Pure wood alcohol is methanol, but as all alcohols are hygroscopic it cannot exist long in that state but will always be mixed with some water.Wood alcohol sold in a store may contain additives or contaminants also.


Radical of wood alcohol?

methyl


Is wood soluble in alcohol?

No, it's not.