Description
Methylene Chloride (Dichloromethane) is a volatile, colorless liquid with a mild sweet odor. It is widely used as an industrial solvent due to its excellent solvency power and low boiling point. Methylene Chloride is commonly found in paint removers, degreasers, and as a processing solvent in pharmaceuticals and chemical synthesis. It is also used in the food industry for decaffeination and extraction processes.
CAS number: 75-09-2
Synonyms
- Dichloromethane
- MC
- DCM
- Solmethine
- Dichlorométhane
Applications
Industrial solvent
Paint removers, adhesives & degreasers
Chemical processing
Intermediate in organic synthesis, decaffeination & flavor extraction
Pharmaceutical
Processing solvent for drug synthesis
Aerospace & Electronics
Precision cleaning applications
