Chloromethane, also called methyl chloride, Refrigerant-40, R-40 or HCC 40, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3Cl. One of the haloalkanes, it is a colorless, sweet …

Description Chloromethane is also known as methyl chloride. It is a clear, colorless gas. It has a faint, sweet odor that is noticeable only at levels that may be toxic. It is heavier than air, and it …

Methyl chloride (CH3Cl), a colourless, flammable, toxic gas. Methyl chloride is primarily prepared by reaction of methanol with hydrogen chloride, although it also can be prepared by …

Methyl chloride is formed in the oceans by natural processes (e.g., marine phytoplankton) and from biomass burning in grasslands and forested areas (e.g., forest fires); it has been detected …

Methyl Chloride, also known as chloromethane (CH3Cl), is a colorless gas that is typically transported as a pressurized liquid. It is produced in large quantities naturally through the …

METHYL CHLORIDE can react vigorously with oxidizing agents. May react explosively with sodium, potassium, sodium-potassium alloy, magnesium, zinc. Reacts with aluminum powder …

Colorless gas with a faint, sweet odor which is not noticeable at dangerous concentrations. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.] Chemically-active metals such as potassium, …

Aug 23, 2021 · Chloromethane, frequently called methyl chloride, is a colorless, toxic gas. It has been known since the early 19th century. In 1835, prominent French chemists Jean-Baptiste …

ChemSpider record containing structure, synonyms, properties, vendors and database links for Chloromethane, 74-87-3, METHYL CHLORIDE, NEHMKBQYUWJMIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Dec 31, 2023 · Chloromethane more commonly called methyl chloride is a chemical compound with the formula CH3Cl.