Dichloromethane
Dichloromethane is a member of the class of chloromethanes that is methane in which two of the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine. A dense, non-flammible colourless liquid at room temperature (b.p. 40C, d = 1.33) which is immiscible with water, it is widely used as a solvent, a paint stripper, and for the removal of caffeine from coffee and tea. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a carcinogenic agent and a refrigerant. It is a volatile organic compound and a member of chloromethanes.
IUPAC: dichloromethane
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -142.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 103.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.322 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 440 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Dichloromethane appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet, penetrating, ether-like odor. Noncombustible by if exposed to high temperatures may emit toxic chloride fumes. Vapors are narcotic in high concentrations. Used as a solvent and paint remover. |
Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026
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HS Code(s): 2903
Data: UN Comtrade
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