Chloromethane (CH3Cl)

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Target: Chloromethane
CAS: 74-87-3
Formula: CH3Cl
Approx. MW: 50.49
SMILES: CCl
PubChem CID: 6327
Approx. carbons: C1

Chloromethane structure

Properties

IUPAC name: chloromethane
Common names: Chloromethane; METHYL CHLORIDE; 74-87-3; Monochloromethane; Methane, chloro-; Methylchloride; Artic; CH3Cl; Methylchlorid; Clorometano
Molecular weight: 50.49
Exact mass: 49.99
InChIKey: NEHMKBQYUWJMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -143 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: -11.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.997 at -11.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Chloromethane?

Chloromethane has molecular formula CH3Cl. Molecular weight about 50.49 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Chloromethane?

The CAS Registry Number for Chloromethane is 74-87-3.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
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