Methanol is an important solvent.It is also an important starting material for the synthesis of other molecules.Most methanol today is obtained from the

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Methanol is mainly produced by the reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under high temperature and pressure, which is called the "synthesis gas" or "syngas" reaction. This reaction is known as the methanol synthesis process and produces large quantities of methanol as well as other chemicals such as formaldehyde and acetic acid. Methods such as the destructive distillation of wood and fermentation of corn are not efficient or practical for large-scale production of methanol. The decomposition of animal waste may produce small amounts of methanol, but it is not a significant source.

Methanol Is an Important Solvent