Dichloromethane, anhydrous, 99.7+%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, stab. with amylene, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Solvent For Anhydrous Reactions, Water <0.01%

Solvent for anhydrous reactions, water <0.01%.Dichloromethane is employed in pharmaceutical applications. Its utilization is as a solvent in manufacturing of fine chemicals, drugs, drug intermediates and pharmaceuticals, and also in food engineering. It is the solvent of choice for caffeine extraction. It is employed as a solvent and paint remover, and as a blowing agent for polyurethane foams. It is useful for the fraction of flash pyrolysis oil and for the extraction of benzo-15-crown-5.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-09-2
• Molecular Formula: CH2Cl2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.93
• MDL Number: MFCD00000881
• InChI Key: YMWUJEATGCHHMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylene chloride, methylene dichloride, methane, dichloro, methylene bichloride, methane dichloride, solaesthin, solmethine, freon 30, narkotil, aerothene mm
• PubChem CID: 6344
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15767
• IUPAC Name: dichloromethane
• SMILES: ClCCl

• Melting Point: - 95°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.325 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 39°C to 40°C
• Ignition Point: 605°C (1121°F)
• Assay Percent Range: >99.7%
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.4244
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Beilstein: 1730800
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethyl acetate,alcohol,hexanes,methanol,diethyl ether,n-octanol,acetone benzene,carbon tetrachloride,diethyl ether and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 84.93
• Vapor Pressure: 475 hPa (356mm Hg) at 20°C
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Dichloromethane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dichloromethane

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : dichloromethane

RUO – Research Use Only