| Formula / Notation | CH3Cl |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 74-87-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 50.49 |
| Melting Point | -143 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | -11.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.997 at -11.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methyl chloride appears as a colorless gas with a faint sweet odor. Shipped as a liquid under its vapor pressure. A leak may either be liquid or vapor. Contact with the liquid may cause frostbite b... |
| Also Known As | METHYL CHLORIDE; 74-87-3; Monochloromethane; Methane, chloro-; Methylchloride; Artic; CH3Cl; Methylchlorid; Clorometano; Chloor-methaan |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Chloromethane?
Methyl Chloride can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). It can cause male reproductive toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: chloromethane
Other Names / Synonyms: METHYL CHLORIDE; 74-87-3; Monochloromethane; Methane, chloro-; Methylchloride; Artic; CH3Cl; Methylchlorid; Clorometano; Chloor-methaan
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -143 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | -11.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.997 at -11.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 50.49 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Methyl chloride appears as a colorless gas with a faint sweet odor. Shipped as a liquid under its vapor pressure. A leak may either be liquid or vapor. Contact with the liquid may cause frostbite b... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Methyl Chloride can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). It can cause male reproductive toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Chloromethane is: CH3Cl