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Researchers detect rare form of methanol in space for the first time

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An international team working through the ALMA COMPASS Large program has reported the first detection in space of a rare form of methanol, also known as wood alcohol. The finding adds a previously undetected variant of the molecule to observations of space chemistry.

Discovered 2026-10-15T15:54:44.639861-07:00 | 2026-10-15T15:54:44.639861-07:00

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  • The first space detection of this rare methanol form adds a new result to the study of molecular chemistry beyond Earth.
  • The finding comes from an international team’s work under the ALMA COMPASS Large program, highlighting the role of coordinated astronomical research.

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