Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) and Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) Analysis
Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) is a clear, colorless chemical compound with a characteristic odor used in all alcoholic beverages. Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) is obtained by wood distillation and is commonly abused in fake/counterfeit alcohol production. Methanol is extremely toxic and causes severe health issues or death when consumed.
Alcohol Components and Quality Indicators
Different compounds obtained during alcohol production indicate the quality and authenticity of the beverage:
- Volatile acids
- Aldehydes
- Higher alcohols
- Esters
- Amyl alcohols
Counterfeit Alcohol and Its Danger
Methyl alcohol is abused in counterfeit alcohol production because it is cheap and easy to obtain. When used in counterfeit drinks, it leads to severe medical risks, toxic reactions, or death.
Laboratory Testing at Oxigen
Oxigen Laboratories offers ethanol and methanol analyses allowing you to reliably verify if beverages are counterfeit. Using high-precision instruments, we analyze:
- Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) Vol% Analysis
- Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) Quantification Analysis
- Volatile Congeners Analysis (GC-FID)