Dichloromethane

Dichloromethane is a compound formed by replacing two hydrogen atoms in methane molecules with chlorine, with the molecular formula CH2Cl2. It is a colorless, transparent, heavier than water, volatile liquid with an ether like odor and sweetness, and does not burn. Dichloromethane is slightly soluble in water and miscible with most commonly used organic solvents. It can also be mixed in any propor