Methylene Chloride, Optima™ for HPLC and GC, Fisher Chemical™

1LT Dichloromethane, for residue analysis, Distol™, stabilised with amylene

• Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
• Impurity profile is also reported using gas chromatography and three different detectors (ECD, FID, and MS) to demonstrate suitable for different analyses
• Contains approx. 15- 200 ppm amylene as preservative
• Also meets ACS specifications
• Intended for research use only

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

75-09-2

Molecular Formula

CH2Cl2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

84.93

MDL Number

MFCD00000881

InChI Key

YMWUJEATGCHHMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

methylene chloride, methylene dichloride, methane, dichloro, methylene bichloride, methane dichloride, solaesthin, solmethine, freon 30, narkotil, aerothene mm

PubChem CID

6344

ChEBI

CHEBI:15767

IUPAC Name

dichloromethane

SMILES

ClCCl

Melting Point

-97°C

Absorbance

1 AU max. at 233nm, 0.12 AU max. at 240nm, 0.005 AU max. at 254nm

Color

Colorless

Density

1.33g/cm³

Boiling Point

39°C

Quantity

4 L

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.42 to 1.423 (at 25°C)

Assay Percent Range

99.9% min by GC

Residue after Evaporation

1ppm max.

Titratable Acid

0.0002mEq/g max.

Vapor Pressure

20mmHg at 3502°C

UN Number

1593

Water

0.01% max.

Formula Weight

84.93

Percent Purity

≥99.9%

Grade

High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Methylene Chloride

Hazard Statement

WARNING!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Wear personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:1
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 6.1, : Poison

SDS

Hazard Statement

WARNING!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Wear personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:1
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 6.1, : Poison

SDS