OBO ID: CHEBI:15767
Term Name: dichloromethane Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • chlorure de methylene
  • DCM
  • Dichlormethan
  • Dichloromethane
  • methane dichloride
  • Methylenchlorid
  • methylene bichloride
  • Methylene chloride
  • Methylene dichloride
Definition: A member of the class of chloromethanes that is methane in which two of the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine.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. 40degreeC, 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.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available