Optical constants of CH3OH (Methanol)
Myers et al. 2018: n,k 1.28–25.0 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Conditions
temperature: 299
Comments
26 °C
References
T. L. Myers, R. G. Tonkyn, T. O. Danby, M. S. Taubman, B. E. Bernacki, J. C. Birnbaum, S. W. Sharpe, T. J. Johnson. Accurate measurement of the optical constants n and k for a series of 57 inorganic and organic liquids for optical modeling and detection. Appl. Spectrosc. 72, 535-550 (2018) (see Supplemental Material for numerical data)
Data
Additional information
About Methanol
Methanol (CH4O), also known as wood alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid with a slightly sweet odor. It is the simplest alcohol and is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a feedstock for producing various chemicals. Methanol is flammable and is toxic when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. It can cause blindness if ingested. In the field of optics, methanol is often utilized as a solvent in various spectroscopic studies due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds. Chemical formula: CH3OH or MeOH
Other names and variations:- CH4O
- Hydroxymethane
- Methyl alcohol
- Methyl hydrate
- Methyl hydroxide
- Methylic alcohol
- Methylol
- Wood alcohol