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'''Methanol''' (CH<sub>3</sub>OH), or methyl alcohol, is a light, volatile [[alcohol]] eligible for [[gasoline]] blending. Methanol is the simplest alcohol, containing only a methyl group. Methanol is also highly soluble in [[water]]. Methanol is highly toxic and can relatively small quantities can cause death. In case of methanol poisoning it's best to consume [[ethanol]] in order to help flush it from the body. | '''Methanol''' (CH<sub>3</sub>OH), or methyl alcohol, is a light, volatile [[alcohol]] eligible for [[gasoline]] blending. Methanol is the simplest alcohol, containing only a methyl group. Methanol is also highly soluble in [[water]]. Methanol is highly toxic and can relatively small quantities can cause death. In case of methanol poisoning it's best to consume [[ethanol]] in order to help flush it from the body. | ||
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Methanol (CH3OH), or methyl alcohol, is a light, volatile alcohol eligible for gasoline blending. Methanol is the simplest alcohol, containing only a methyl group. Methanol is also highly soluble in water. Methanol is highly toxic and can relatively small quantities can cause death. In case of methanol poisoning it's best to consume ethanol in order to help flush it from the body.