Dichloromethane (DCM / Methylene Chloride)
CAS Number: 75-09-2
Dichloromethane (DCM, ≥99.9%) is a chlorinated solvent with an extremely fast evaporation rate, high solvency, and low flammability. It is widely used as an extraction solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing, a blowing agent for polyurethane foam, a paint stripper, and a solvent for polycarbonate and other engineering plastics.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.9 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.02 |
| boiling point (°C) | 39.6 |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 1.323–1.327 |
Applications
- Pharmaceutical extraction, purification, and crystallization solvent
- Blowing agent for rigid and flexible polyurethane foam
- Paint and coating stripping agent
- Solvent for polycarbonate and engineering plastic adhesive bonding
- Extraction solvent for hops, spice oleoresins, and natural flavors
Key Features
- Ultra-high purity ≥99.9% meeting pharmaceutical GMP extraction requirements
- Extremely low boiling point (39.6°C) enabling rapid solvent removal at mild temperatures
- Non-flammable classification simplifying storage and handling versus hydrocarbon solvents
- High density and immiscibility with water facilitating clean liquid-liquid extraction
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