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[Chemical Knowledge]:What are the uses of methanol? Multi-scene multi-purpose, so powerful!

Methanol is a colorless transparent liquid, is a simple alcohol compound, also known as "methyl alcohol". It has a variety of uses, is widely used in medicine, chemical industry, energy, refrigeration and other fields.

1. the application of methanol in the chemical industry

methanol is an important raw material for the production of aluminum hydroxide, formaldehyde, acetic acid, acrylic acid and other chemical raw materials, can also be used as water treatment agent, electronic chemical materials, surfactants, plastics and so on. In addition, methanol can also be used to produce a variety of fragrances, pharmaceuticals and plant extracts.

2. the application of methanol in the field of energy

methanol can be used as a clean energy, it is one of the components in the mixture of ethanol and methanol, and can also be used as a substitute for traditional fuels such as gasoline and diesel. In the process of hydrogen fuel cell production, the fuel cell can react methanol and water to produce hydrogen, and then react with oxygen to produce electricity and water, so that energy conversion can be realized. In addition, methanol can also be used as rocket fuel and is a very effective flammable liquid.

3. the application of methanol in the field of medicine

methanol has a wide range of applications in medicine. It can be used to manufacture antibiotics, hormones, vitamins, various drug intermediates, etc. As a solvent, methanol is used for the extraction, preparation and precipitation of various drugs. In addition, methanol is also used to treat retinal detachment, diabetes and heart disease and other diseases.

4. the application of methanol in the field of refrigeration

methanol is a very common coolant. It can be used in gas refrigeration, air conditioning systems and various household refrigeration equipment. In addition, methanol can also be used as a heating fluid in the heating system, so that the heating system is kept warm in winter.

as an important chemical substance, methanol has a wide range of applications in all walks of life. It can meet the needs of different fields and is a very practical compound.

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