Chloromethane
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| Chemical formula | {{#Chem:CH3Cl}} |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | colorless gas |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 50.49 |
| Melting Point(°C) | -97.4 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | -23.8 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 5.325 |
| NFPA 704 |  4
2
0
|
Uses
Other
- feedstock for methanol
- Feedstock for iodomethane (via Finklestein reaction)
Natural occurrence
- does occur naturally in some oceanic zones.
Hazards
Production
Synthesis
- Combine methanol and hydrochloric acid
- {{#Chem: CH3OH + HCl { ZnCl = } CH3Cl}}
Purification
Fractionally distill the product mixture
| Compound | Boiling point (°C) |
|---|---|
| {{#Chem:CH3Cl}} | -23.8 |
| {{#Chem:CH2Cl2}} | 39.6 |
| {{#Chem:CHCl3}} | 61.15 |
| {{#Chem:CCl4}} | 76.72 |