* Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is sometimes used as a solvent or fuel. It is also known as wood alcohol or methyl alcohol. Methanol can be produced by the distillation of wood or by the reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
What are the two kinds of alcohol in common use?
* Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It is also known as grain alcohol or ethyl alcohol. Ethanol is produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts.