Methanol, catalogue No. 107018, is a clear, high-purity analytical reagent grade solvent (EMPARTA® ACS) with a GC purity of ≥ 99.8 %. It is widely used as a solvent in analytical chemistry, environmental and industrial quality control, food and beverage testing, pharmaceutical analysis and sample preparation. The product is supplied in liquid form and is available in 2.5 L, 4 L and 25 L bottles to support various laboratory throughput requirements.
Methanol for analysis EMPARTA® ACS reagent (catalogue No. 107018) is a high-purity analytical solvent supplied by Merck. With a GC assay of ≥ 99.8 %, this reagent grade methanol meets stringent analytical standards and is used extensively in routine analytical procedures, solvent extraction, chromatographic analysis, environmental testing and sample preparation workflows. The solvent is clear and colourless with low levels of titratable acid and base, and low impurity content.
Advantages
- High analytical purity (≥ 99.8 % by GC) suitable for rigorous analytical applications.
- Wide applicability in analytical chemistry, sample preparation, extraction and environmental testing.
- Comes in different pack sizes (2.5 L, 4 L and 25 L) to match laboratory usage needs.
- Consistent reagent quality aligned with ACS specifications.
- Clear, low-impurity solvent reducing background interference in sensitive analyses.
Technical specifications
| Chemical name | Methanol (Methyl alcohol) |
| CAS number | 67-56-1 |
| Empirical formula | CH₄O |
| Grade | EMPARTA® ACS reagent |
| Assay | ≥ 99.8 % (GC) |
| Physical form | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Boiling point | ≈ 64.7 °C |
| Typical applications | Solvent extraction, chromatographic analysis, environmental and industrial QC, pharmaceutical analysis |
| Available pack sizes | 2.5 L; 4 L; 25 L |
| Storage conditions | Store 2–30 °C in a tightly closed container |
| Brand | Merck |