Dichloromethane (DCM, methylene chloride, or methylene bichloride) is an organochlorine compound with the formula CH2Cl2. This colorless, volatile liquid with a chloroform-like, sweet odor is widely used as a solvent. Although it is not miscible with water, it is slightly polar and miscible with many organic solvents.
Chemical formula
CH2Cl2
HS Code
290312
Molecular structure
Applications
Solvent, extractant, cleaning agent, pharmaceutical intermediate, polyurethane foaming agent.
Category
Solvents (Core Products)
Subcategory
Halogenated solvents