Dichloromethane

from source

CH2Cl2 · 84.93 g/mol

Methylene chloride · Methylene dichloride · DCM · methylene bichloride

What is Dichloromethane?

Methylene chloride, the solvent in old paint strippers and the one that used to decaffeinate coffee. It boils at 40 Celsius, near body temperature. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry

Chemical familyHalogenated

LeaderboardsBiggest Deadliest

Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC(Cl)Cl

Where you'll find it

Paint and solventwhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 1,600 mg/kg · low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

1,600 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

2 more reported values

437 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse
6,460 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse

DangerIrritantHealth hazardH302, H315, H319, H332, H335, H336, H341, H350, H351, H361, H370, H372, H373, H402, H412from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 6344
Wikidata: Q421748
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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