Dichloromethane
CAS No. 75-09-2
Dichloromethane
CH2Cl2 · MW 84.93
Dichloromethane (CAS 75-09-2) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula CH2Cl2 and a molecular weight of 84.93 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
75-09-2
Chemical Name
Dichloromethane
IUPAC Name
Dichloromethane
Molecular Formula
CH2Cl2
Molecular Weight
84.93 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Dichloromethane structure
- SMILES
- ClCCl
About Dichloromethane
Dichloromethane (CAS 75-09-2) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula CH2Cl2 and a molecular weight of 84.93 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | CH2Cl2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 84.93 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 75-09-2 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Dichloromethane |
| IUPAC Name | Dichloromethane |
| SMILES | ClCCl |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
Synonyms
- DCM
- Methylene chloride
Applications — Dichloromethane
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Dichloromethane is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Dichloromethane as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dichloromethane?
Dichloromethane (CAS 75-09-2) is a organic compounds building block with the molecular formula CH2Cl2 and a molecular weight of 84.93 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Dichloromethane?
The CAS number of Dichloromethane is 75-09-2.
What is the molecular formula of Dichloromethane?
The molecular formula of Dichloromethane is CH2Cl2.
What is the molecular weight of Dichloromethane?
The molecular weight of Dichloromethane is 84.93 g/mol.
What is Dichloromethane used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Dichloromethane is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Dichloromethane as a raw material.
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