Chloromethane solution (in THF) PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Chloromethane
Linear Formula:  CH3Cl
Molecular Weight:  50.49
CAS Number: 74-87-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 3796 mm Hg ( 20°C)
Water Solubility 5.347g/L(24.9 ºC)
Autoignition temp. 1169°F
Explosion limit 19%
Assay Purity 5.5 - 6 %
Refractive index n 20/D 1.0007
B pt. -24.2°C
M pt. -97°C
Density 0.997 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H301 + H311 + H331,H370
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 38249900
Flash point <-30 °F
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1993

Description

Application
It is used as a refrigerant solvent and intermediate in the production of silicones and other chemicals.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is to serve as a feedstock in chemical manufacturing particularly in the synthesis of silicone polymers and related products.

General Description
Chloromethane is a simple halogenated hydrocarbon derived from Methane consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogens and one chlorine atom.