Methylene Chloride

Methylene Chloride is an organic compound that is colorless and volatile in nature, and has the chemical formula CH₂Cl₂. This product is also known as dichloromethane as well as methylene dichloride, and finds its application as a solvent in pharmaceutical industry. This clear liquid has a mild ethereal odor that mixes readily with many solvents, and has no flash point, which has been ensured by standard test methods. This product is non-toxic, and finds its application in the food industry for decaffeinating tea and coffee as well as for preparing extracts of hops and other flavorings.