Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Methyl Alcohol
- Wood Alcohol
- Wood Spirit
- MeOH
Methanol supplier for chemical manufacture, resin feedstock, solvent duty and biodiesel processing in Malaysia. Also called methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, MeOH and CH3OH, methanol is a clear, colourless and volatile C1 alcohol used as a feedstock, process solvent and intermediate across industrial plants.
Commercial buying options include industrial or technical grade for general process work, solvent grade for extraction and formulation, and high-purity or reagent material where tighter water and impurity limits are required. Biodiesel producers should state the process purity needed for transesterification rather than assuming a single commercial grade fits every plant.
Manufacturers use methanol in formaldehyde and resin routes, chemical synthesis and selected polymer value chains. It also serves as a polar solvent for cleaning and extraction, and as a process fluid in compatible fuel, antifreeze and laboratory applications. It is distinct from ethanol, isopropyl alcohol and denatured ethyl alcohol, so the chemical name and grade should be stated clearly.
Send the required grade or purity, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 67-56-1
- Formula
- CH3OH
- Grade
- industrial, technical, solvent, high-purity, reagent
- Appearance
- clear, colourless, volatile liquid with a mild characteristic odour
Methanol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial or technical-grade methanol | clear, colourless liquid | industrial or technical specification; confirm the required minimum | General process use in chemical manufacture, resin feedstock duty and industrial blending where an industrial or technical specification is suitable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Solvent-grade methanol | clear, colourless liquid | solvent specification | Extraction, cleaning and formulation work that needs methanol as a polar solvent rather than a higher-purity laboratory grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity or reagent-grade methanol | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity or reagent specification | Laboratory preparation, analytical work and controlled synthesis where water, residue and other impurity limits are tighter than a general industrial grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Biodiesel-process methanol | clear, colourless liquid | process specification confirmed against the plant requirement | Transesterification and related biodiesel process steps where the buyer states the purity, water limit and quantity needed for the plant. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy methanol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for methanol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless, volatile liquid | — |
| CAS number | 67-56-1 | — |
| Molecular formula | CH3OH | — |
| Identity | methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, MeOH or CH3OH | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water and many common organic solvents | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, colour, acidity and non-volatile residue confirmed against the required grade | — |
Methanol applications
Common questions about methanol
Are methanol, methyl alcohol, MeOH and CH3OH the same product?
Yes. Methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood spirit, MeOH and CH3OH are established names or identifiers for methanol. State the required grade or purity when requesting a quotation, because industrial, solvent, reagent and process grades are not interchangeable without checking the specification.
Which methanol grade should an industrial buyer request?
Industrial or technical grade is commonly used for general manufacture and process duty. Solvent grade suits extraction and formulation work, while high-purity or reagent material is selected for laboratory and controlled synthesis. Biodiesel plants should state the process purity and water limits needed for transesterification.
Can methanol be used for biodiesel production?
Methanol is widely used in biodiesel transesterification. Suitability depends on the plant design, catalyst system and purity or water limits, so buyers should include the process specification and quantity in the enquiry.
Is methanol the same as ethanol, isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirits?
No. Methanol is a different alcohol from ethanol and isopropyl alcohol. Methylated spirits and denatured ethyl alcohol are ethanol-based products, not methanol. Substitution should follow process or formulation approval.
What methanol specifications should be included in an enquiry?
Include the required assay or purity and any limits for water content, colour, acidity or non-volatile residue that matter to the process. A current purchasing specification is the clearest basis for grade matching.
What details are needed for a methanol price enquiry?
Provide the grade or purity, target specification, intended application, quantity and delivery location. Add preferred packing and documentation requirements so the quotation can address the complete requirement.