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Methylene Chloride
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Definition
: A chlorinated hydrocarbon that has been used as an inhalation anesthetic and acts as a narcotic in high concentrations. Its primary use is as a solvent in manufacturing and food technology.
do not confuse with METHYL CHLORIDE
Other names
Methylene Dichloride; Methylene Bichloride; Dichloromethane; Dichloride, Methylene; Chloride, Methylene; Bichloride, Methylene; Solaesthin
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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poly(pyridinium-
1,4-
diyliminocarbonyl-
1,4-
phenylene-
methylene chloride)
0
*Pyridinium Compounds
Methylene Chloride/*analogs & derivatives
Polymers.
J Am Chem Soc 2007 Sep 12;129(36):11039-41
chloromethyl chlorosulfate
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*Sulfur Compounds
Methylene Chloride/*analogs & derivatives.
Org Biomol Chem. 2004 May 21;2(10):1554-62
decapex
0
Methylene Chloride/*analogs & derivatives
Solvents.
J Toxicol Clin Exp 1992 Oct-Nov;12(4-5):239-45
nitromors
0
*Methylene Chloride
Solvents.
Br Med J 1981;282(6281):2057