Item | Standard |
Appearance | Transparent oily liquid |
Acidity % | ≤ 0.2 |
Assay % | ≥99 |
Usage
It is a methylating agent widely used in organic synthesis such as pesticides, dyes, medicine and perfume industries. Used to make methyl ester, methyl ether, methylamine, etc. It is the raw material for dimethyl sulfoxide, caffeine, codeine, diazepam, aminopyridine, trimethoprim, vanillin, and the pesticide acephate.
Storage
It should be sealed and shaded to be stored in a dry, cool, well ventilated place.