Methylene Chloride

CH₂Cl₂

IUPAC: Dichloromethane

CAS: 75-09-2

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×2
2,4%
C
Carbon ×1
14,1%
Cl
Chlorine ×2
83,5%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

C(Cl)Cl

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
84,93 g/mol
Densité
1,3260 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-96,7 °C
Point d'ébullition
39,6 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).