Why is methanol highly toxic while ethanol is much less so, despite their similar structures?
From a market standpoint, ethanol's low toxicity underpins its massive use in food, cosmetics, and pharma, which methanol can never access. This creates a structural demand premium for ethanol, even when methanol prices are lower on a per-ton basis. Buyers should always verify grade and purity, as contamination with methanol in ethanol supply chains is a critical safety and liability risk.
