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294799

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Chloromethane solution

1.0 M in diethyl ether

Synonym(s):

Methyl chloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH3Cl
CAS Number:
74-87-3
Molecular Weight:
50.49
MDL number:
MFCD00000872
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24857738
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

concentration

1.0 M in diethyl ether

impurities

<0.005% water

density

0.742 g/mL at 25 °C

functional group

alkyl halide
chloro

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCl

InChI

1S/CH3Cl/c1-2/h1H3

InChI key

NEHMKBQYUWJMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Radiolysis of aqueous solution of chloromethane was performed with γ-rays. Dechlorination of chloromethane on iron and palladium-iron bimetallic surface in aqueous systems has been reported.

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac™ cylinder and has a 1/4-turn bronze ball valve with a female 1/4" NPT outlet thread (Z122661) installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove carbon steel plug that seals the outlet valve.

Compatible with the following:For instructions please refer to technical bulletin AL-136: The Aldrich Sure/Pac™ Cylinder System

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Ozone 1 - Repr. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

EUH019,EUH066

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

-40.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-40 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Special flammables
Hazardous rank I

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JAN Code

294799-BULK:
294799-1.8L:4548173131146
294799-200ML:4548173131153
294799-VAR:

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SHBK2857
SHBK0794
SHBH1551V
SHBG1423V
SHBD5406V

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Dechlorination of chloromethanes on iron and palladium-iron bimetallic surface in aqueous systems.
Wan C, et al
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry / Setac, 18(6), 1091-1096 (1999)
High dose radiolysis of aqueous solutions of chloromethanes: Importance in the storage of radioactive organic wastes.
Rajesh P, et al.
Journal of Nuclear Materials, 361(1), 10-17 (2007)
Diana Puigserver et al.
Journal of contaminant hydrology, 144(1), 1-19 (2012-11-15)
This study seeks to improve our understanding of the conceptual model of pollutant transport and fate in cases of DNAPL contamination at sites with a complex contamination history. The study was carried out in an unconfined aquifer of alluvial fans
The global chloromethane cycle: biosynthesis, biodegradation and metabolic role.
D B Harper
Natural product reports, 17(4), 337-348 (2000-10-03)
Thierry Nadalig et al.
FEMS microbiology ecology, 77(2), 438-448 (2011-05-07)
Chloromethane gas is produced naturally in the phyllosphere, the compartment defined as the aboveground parts of vegetation, which hosts a rich bacterial flora. Chloromethane may serve as a growth substrate for specialized aerobic methylotrophic bacteria, which have been isolated from
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