Yes, methanol can be used for that too. It’s just not the same as ethanol, which can be important in a survival situation.
A bit of critical life saving information that was only recently discovered — the cause of infection and disease.
You have to be careful when distilling it from wood. It is flammable.
Also, it is a heck of a lot easier to produce. Ethanol requires fermentation and time. Lots of work.
Distilling from wood is immediate.