Methylene Chloride (DCM or MDC or MC)
- Description: Methylene chloride is a dense, colorless, volatile liquid with a slightly sweet odor.
- Physical Properties:
- Chemical Formula: CH₂Cl₂
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Slightly sweet
- Density: Higher than water
- Flammability: Non-flammable
- Applications:
- Industrial: Widely used as a solvent in paint thinners, degreasers, and in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Laboratory: Employed in various chemical reactions and extractions.