Chloromethane [5.5 to 6.0 w/w% in THF] PurReagent

PurReagent


Synonym:  Methyl chloride
Linear Formula:  CH3Cl
Molecular Weight:  50.49 g/mol
CAS Number: 74-87-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 3796 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 1169 °F
Explosion limit 0.19
Refractive index n20/D 1.0007
B pt. ?24.2 °C(lit.)
M pt. 97°C(lit.)
Density 0.915 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H221,H280,H351,H361fd,H373,H420
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P260 - P308 + P313 - P410 + P403 - P502
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 2A - Gases
UN Number 2924

Description

Application
Used as Grignard reagent precursor for generating methylmagnesium chloride in situ alkylating agent in organic synthesis without handling compressed gas.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Chloromethane (5.5-6.0 ww% in THF) is a colorless clear liquid solution containing methyl chloride gas dissolved in tetrahydrofuran solvent at approximately 1 molL concentration stable under refrigerated storage.