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494453

Dichloromethane

biotech. grade, 99.9%, contains 40-150 ppm amylene as stabilizer

Synonym(s):

methylene chloride, Methylene chloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH2Cl2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
84.93
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
NACRES:
NA.04
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-838-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730800
MDL number:
Assay:
99.9%
Grade:
biotech. grade
Bp:
39.8-40 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
24.45 psi ( 55 °C), 6.83 psi ( 20 °C)
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grade

biotech. grade

Quality Level

vapor density

2.9 (vs air)

vapor pressure

24.45 psi ( 55 °C), 6.83 psi ( 20 °C)

assay

99.9%

autoignition temp.

1223 °F

contains

40-150 ppm amylene as stabilizer

expl. lim.

22 %

impurities

<0.002% water

evapn. residue

<0.0003%

refractive index

n20/D 1.424 (lit.)

bp

39.8-40 °C (lit.)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

density

1.325 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 235 nm Amax: 1.0, λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.20, λ: 250 nm Amax: 0.05, λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.02, λ: 340-400 nm Amax: 0.01

SMILES string

ClCCl

InChI

1S/CH2Cl2/c2-1-3/h1H2

InChI key

YMWUJEATGCHHMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our biotech solvents offer exceptional quality for reliable RNA extraction, ensuring optimal laboratory performance. With low water content and minimal residue, give clean UV spectra to minimize contamination.
  • High-Quality Biotech Solvents: Designed for optimal laboratory performance with low water content and minimal residues.
  • Ideal for RNA Extraction: Essential for genetic testing and research applications like PCR.
  • Ensures Integrity of Genetic Material: Promotes reliable and reproducible results.
  • Industry Compliant: Suitable for both academic and commercial laboratories, enhancing research efficiency.

Preparation Note

Product filtered through a 0.2 μm filter


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Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 2

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does not flash

flash_point_c

does not flash



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Vitamin B12-mediated hydrodechlorination of dichloromethane by bimetallic Cu/Al particles.
Huang CC, et al.
Chemical Engineering Journal, 273, 413-420 (2015)
Dichloromethane photodegradation using titanium catalysts.
Tanguay JF, et al.
Tanguay JF, et al.
J. Catal., 117(2), 335-347 (1989)
Dichloromethane Detection Based on Near-Infrared Absorptive Sensing.
Han JH and Yoon SM
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, 18(5), 1547-1552 (2012)