Methyl Chloride
Chemical formula： | CH3Cl |
Molecular weight： | 50.49 |
Standard executed： | HG/T 3674-2000 |
Properties： | Colorless gas in appearance. Poisonous organic halide. Slightly insoluble in water, soluble in diethyl ether and benzene. Flammable and becomes explosive when in contact with air. Explosive limits 8.1%～17.2%. Can hydrolyze into formaldehyde when temperature is above 60℃. |
Usage： | The production of methyl chlorosilane, lead tetramethyl and methylcellulose. Occasionally used in the production of quatemary ammonium compounds and pesticides. Acts as a solvent in butyl rubber. |
Packaging and storage： | In tank. Avoid exposure to sunlight and moisture. |