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

Product Code. 11354797
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Quantity:
250 mL
1 L
4 x 1 L

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.

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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

Specifications

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
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Safety and Handling

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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

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