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METHYLENE CHLORIDE

CAS:75-09-2

Dichloromethane (DCM) is an important organic compound

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METHYLENE CHLORIDE

Dichloromethane (DCM) is an important organic compound

Technical Specifications

  • Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with a pungent odor similar to ether.
  • Melting point: -97°C
  • Boiling point: 39.8-40°C
  • Density: 1.325 g/mL (25°C)
  • Flash point: -4°C
  • Solubility:
    • Slightly soluble in water (20 g/L at 20°C)
    • Miscible with ethanol, ether
  • Refractive index: 1.424
  • Steam pressure: 46.5 kPa (20°C)
  • Explosion limit: 14%-22% (volume)
  • Stability:
    • Stable at room temperature
    • Incompatible with strong oxidizers/acids/bases
  • Reactivity:
    • Releases HCl/trace phosgene during pyrolysis
    • Forms formaldehyde/HCl when heated with water

Applications

  • Solvent:
    • Dissolves resins, fats, rubber in paints/varnishes/adhesives
    • Provides excellent solvency and volatility in ink production
  • Chemical raw materials:
    • Production of polycarbonate, PVC, methyl methacrylate
  • Pharmaceutical Industry:
    • Reaction solvent for drug intermediate synthesis
  • Electronics Industry:
    • Photoresist cleaning/stripping with rapid evaporation
  • Other applications:
    • Production of fragrances, plastic modifiers, surfactants

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