Methylene Chloride

CH₂Cl₂

IUPAC: Dichloromethane

CAS: 75-09-2

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 2 35,4500

Composição elemental

Usos

  • Paint stripper
  • Pharmaceutical extraction
  • Decaffeination
  • Adhesive solvent

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Structure

SMILES

C(Cl)Cl

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
84,93 g/mol
Densidade
1,3260 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
-96,7 °C
Ponto de ebulição
39,6 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).