Methanol
is used as a solvent in paints, varnishes and chiefly for making
formaldehyde 2 Ethanol
Ethanol, C2H5OH, is obtained commercially by fermentation, the
oldest method is from sugars The sugar in molasses, sugarcane
or fruits such as grapes is converted to glucose and fructose, (both
of which have the formula C6H12O6), in the presence of an enzyme,
invertase