Methylene Chloride

CH₂Cl₂

IUPAC: Dichloromethane

CAS: 75-09-2

Overview

Dichloromethane is one of the most versatile solvents in organic chemistry and industry. It is one of the few chlorinated solvents that is not a significant carcinogen.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 2 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 2 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×2
2.4%
C
Carbon ×1
14.1%
Cl
Chlorine ×2
83.5%

Uses

  • • Paint stripper
  • • Pharmaceutical extraction
  • • Decaffeination
  • • Adhesive solvent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used to decaffeinate coffee by selectively dissolving caffeine from green coffee beans

Safety

  • ⚠ CNS depressant
  • ⚠ Metabolized to CO in body
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C(Cl)Cl

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
84.93 g/mol
Density
1.3260 g/cm³
Melting Point
-96.7 °C
Boiling Point
39.6 °C
Solubility
13 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
83.9534
XLogP
1.5
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride (CH₂Cl₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Dichloromethane.
What is the molecular weight of Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride has a molar mass of 84.93 g/mol.
What state is Methylene Chloride at room temperature?
Methylene Chloride is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Methylene Chloride organic or inorganic?
Methylene Chloride is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Methylene Chloride?
Methylene Chloride (CH₂Cl₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).