Like ethanol, methanol reacts with oxygen in the body. In the case of ethanol, this process makes acetaldehyde—a toxic chemical—and then acetate, or acetic acid, the acid found in vinegar.

Around two-thirds of all methanol demand is used to produce traditional chemical derivatives, including formaldehyde, acetic acid and a variety of other chemicals that form the basis of a large ...

Additionally, the target products, such as methanol, acetic acid, and other oxygenates, are prone to over-oxidation, resulting in the generation of CO 2. Therefore, the design of catalysts with ...

Researchers have engineered yeast to efficiently convert methanol into D-lactic acid, a key compound for biodegradable plastics and pharmaceuticals. By optimizing gene and promoter combinations, they ...

The acetic acid market is witnessing substantial growth, driven by increasing demand across various industries, including chemicals, food & beverages ...

then fixed in 3:1 methanol:acetic acid. The cell suspension was dropped onto alcohol-cleaned microscope slides which were then baked at 90 °C for 20 min. After cooling, the slides were ...

Methanol is a critical raw material for the production of chemicals such as acetic acid and formaldehyde, which are essential in industries including adhesives, solvents, and foams. MIDA chief ...