Re: Methyl Hydrate

[Sharon Papish <papishs@herald.usask.ca>]

On Tue, 15 Nov 1994, Robert (Bob) Myers wrote:

> Forgive my ignorance, folks, but as a long term organic chemist, I have not a
> clue as to what "methyl hydrate" might be.  Could someone provide me a bit
> of guidance?  Or is it just another variety of snake oil?
> 
>             Love M'Audi - Love M'Bimmer.                    \  (_)  /
>        Siberian Huskies are better than either!              |  U  |
       (Actually Flat-coated Retrievers are better )

I'm the one that posted the original.  The bottle  that I was using had 
methyl hydrate in large letters on the front.  It's not until you look at 
the small print on the side do you find the words "contains methyl alcohol"
I guess this stuff is also good for fondues which sounds like the only 
good use for this stuff for me now.