⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Methylene Chloride is a volatile, colorless liquid with a sweet odor, used primarily as a solvent in industrial applications, including in paint removers and degreasers.
- Solvent: Used in coatings, adhesives, and paint removers.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied as a solvent in the production of other chemicals.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in the synthesis and extraction of certain drugs.
- Cleaning: Used in degreasing and cleaning processes.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Sweet odor
Molecular Formula
CH2Cl2
Molecular Weight
84.93 g/mol
Boiling Point
39.6 °C
Density
1.33 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible with many organic solvents
Flash Point
Not applicable (volatile and flammable)
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, highly volatile
IUPAC Name
dichloromethane
Molekulyar formul
CH2Cl2
Molekulyar kütlə
84.93 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C(Cl)Cl
InChIKey
YMWUJEATGCHHMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350 May cause cancer
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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