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Dichloromethane, anhydrous, 99.7+%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, stab. with amylene, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Solvent for anhydrous reactions, water <0.01%.Dichloromethane is employed in pharmaceutical applications. Its utilization is as a solvent in manufacturing of fine chemicals, drugs, drug intermediates and pharmaceuticals, and also in food engineering. It is the solvent of choice for caffeine extraction. It is employed as a solvent and paint remover, and as a blowing agent for polyurethane foams. It is useful for the fraction of flash pyrolysis oil and for the extraction of benzo-15-crown-5.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | - 95°C |
Color | Colorless |
Density | 1.325 g/cm3 at 20°C |
Boiling Point | 39°C to 40°C |
Ignition Point | 605°C (1121°F) |
Assay Percent Range | >99.7% |
Odor | Sweet |
Refractive Index | 1.4244 |
Quantity | 250 mL |
Beilstein | 1730800 |
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Safety and Handling
- Dichloromethane
- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : dichloromethane
RUO – Research Use Only