Methylene Chloride
Synonyms: DCM,  Dichloromethane,
Molecular formula: CH2C12
Appearance: transparent, colorless liquid without suspended matter.
It's widely used as pharmaceutical intermediates, polyurethane foaming agent / blowing agent to produce flexible PU foam, metal degreaser, oil dewaxing, mold discharging agent and decaffeination agent, and also in adhesive, agrochemical and film industry, etc
Dichloromethane Chemical Properties
mp     -97 °C
bp     39.8-40 °C mm Hg(lit.)
density     1.325 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density     2.9 (vs air)
vapor pressure     24.45 psi ( 55 °C)
refractive index     n20/D 1.424(lit.)
Fp     39-40°C
storage temp.     Store at RT.
Water Solubility     20 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck     14,6063
BRN     1730800
CAS DataBase Reference    
NIST Chemistry Reference    Methylene chloride
EPA Substance Registry System    Methane, dichloro