The boiling point of CH3OH, commonly known as methanol or wood alcohol, is approximately 64.7 °C (148.5 °F).
Methanol is a simple alcohol with a molecular formula of CH3OH. The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure surrounding the liquid. As a result, the liquid turns into vapor (or gas).
In the case of methanol, its relatively low boiling point can be attributed to its molecular structure. The presence of the hydroxyl group (-OH) allows for hydrogen bonding between methanol molecules, which affects its physical properties, including its boiling point. Although hydrogen bonding does increase the boiling point compared to hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight, it is still relatively low compared to higher alcohols. This property makes methanol a versatile solvent in various chemical reactions and industrial processes.