Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2)

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Target: Dichloromethane
CAS: 75-09-2
Formula: CH2Cl2
Approx. MW: 84.93
SMILES: ClCCl
PubChem CID: 6344
Approx. carbons: C1

Dichloromethane structure

Properties

IUPAC name: dichloromethane
Common names: DICHLOROMETHANE; Methylene chloride; 75-09-2; Methylene dichloride; Methane, dichloro-; Methylene bichloride; Methane dichloride; Solaesthin; Solmethine; Narkotil
Molecular weight: 84.93
Exact mass: 83.95
InChIKey: YMWUJEATGCHHMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Dichloromethane?

Dichloromethane has molecular formula CH2Cl2. Molecular weight about 84.93 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Dichloromethane?

The CAS Registry Number for Dichloromethane is 75-09-2.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.