dichloromethane

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully pours dichloromethane into a beaker in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant: Dichloromethane is a colorless, volatile organic compound with the chemical formula CH₂Cl₂. It is widely used in industrial applications due to its ability to dissolve many organic compounds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The laboratory uses dichloromethane to extract the organic compound from the mixture.
  • Safety protocols are strict when handling dichloromethane due to its potential health effects.
  • Dichloromethane was once a common ingredient in paint strippers.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Industrial Context: Often referred to by its abbreviation, DCM, in scientific and industrial settings.
  • The reaction mixture was washed with DCM to separate the product.

Variants and Related Words

• Methylene chloride: This is a common synonym for dichloromethane.
  • Methylene chloride is regulated in many countries for consumer use.

Synonyms

• Methylene chloride: The most common synonym.
• DCM: A standard abbreviation in chemistry.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant

Từ đồng nghĩa

• methylene chloride