Molecule ID: 6344

IUPAC Name: dichloromethane

Description: The molecule is a member of the class of chloromethanes that is methane in which two of the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine. A dense, non-flammible colourless liquid at room temperature (b.p. 40鈩? d = 1.33) which is immiscible with water, it is widely used as a solvent, a paint stripper, and for the removal of caffeine from coffee and tea. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a carcinogenic agent and a refrigerant. It is a member of chloromethanes and a volatile organic compound.

SMILES: ClCCl

SELFIES: [Cl][C][Cl]

InChI: InChI=1S/CH2Cl2/c2-1-3/h1H2

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 0.0 Ų
- LogP: 1.5