The carbon in the coke reacts with H 2 O in from steam to become CO and H 2 is released. This mixture of CO and H 2 is mixed with double the volume of pure H 2 gas and the entire mixture is pressurized to 300 atmospheres. The equations below show the process. Properties of methanol 1. Methanol is a colourless liquid at room temperature.
Methanol has a slight fruity odour.
The boiling point of methanol is 64.5 C. 4. Methanol is completely miscible in water. The density of methanol is less than water. Methanol is a neutral solution and shows negative results for all acid tests. Methanol is poisonous and if ingested can cause blindness.