Methylene Chloride is a colorless organic solvent with an odor similar to chloroform, which is used in the production of many other chemical products. It is a volatile and polar liquid and is not miscible with water. This compound is a derivative of methane in which chlorine is placed instead of two hydrogens and it is a polar solvent. To prepare Methylene Chloride, methane is reacted with chlorine gas. The reaction temperature should be higher than 400 °C to make the reaction easy. This chemical can also be produced through the reaction of chlorine gas with chloromethane.
Characteristics
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 39.6 degrees Celsius |
| Vapor pressure | 57 kPa at ambient temperature |
| Molecular mass | 84 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Application
- Industrial solvent
- Degreaser
- Lubricant
- Disinfection and cleaning of medical equipment without corrosion and damage to sensitive parts
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Food industry
Packing
PackingThe shelf life of Methylene Chloride is two years from the date of production. This material can be supplied either in bulk or in 260-liter metal drums with or without pallets.
Other Names
- Dichloromethane
- Methylene dichloride
- Solmethine
- Narkotil
- Solaesthin
- Di-clo
- Refrigerant-30
- Freon-30
- R-30
- DCM
- MDC
Chemical Formula
- CH2Cl2