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General Purpose Solvents

DICHLOROMETHANE GC Reference Standard

RA003787 CAS 75-09-2

Identity

Product code
RA003787
CAS number
75-09-2
Molecular formula
CH2Cl2
Molecular weight
84.93

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 470.8 hPa hPa
Density [g/cm3] 1.325 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water Slightly soluble —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.25 —
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Chloroform-like odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -97 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 556 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 39.8 - 40 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 39.8 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 40 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.71 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear Colorless liquid — —
Traceablility Traceable to USP reference Standard — —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Passes test — IR
Identification (GC-MS method) Passes test — —
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
Water Max 0.05 % % KF

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
20 mL RA003787-PK-20ML
100 mL RA003787-PK-100ML