Solvents and alcohols
Dichloromethane vs chloroform
Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2, CAS 75-09-2) and chloroform (CHCl3, CAS 67-66-3) are both listed under refrigerants and blowing agents.
Dichloromethane has a molar mass of 84.93 g/mol, chloroform 119.38 g/mol.
Measured boiling points are 39.8 °C for dichloromethane and 61.1 °C for chloroform.
Dichloromethane carries the GHS signal word Warning, chloroform Danger.
On CompoundList, 642 suppliers list dichloromethane and 280 suppliers list chloroform.
Data last updated 7 October 2026
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| Identity | ||
| Name in our database | Dichloromethane | Chloroform |
| CAS number | 75-09-2 | 67-66-3 |
| Molecular formula | CH2Cl2 | CHCl3 |
| Molar mass | 84.93 g/mol | 119.38 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | dichloromethane | chloroform |
| EC number | 200-838-9 | 200-663-8 |
| Physical properties | ||
| Appearance | Colorless liquid [Note: A gas above 104 degrees F] | Highly refractive, nonflammable, heavy, very volatile liquid |
| Melting point | -95 °C | -63.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 39.8 °C | 61.1 °C |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 1.3 (20 °C) | 1.4788 g/cm³ at 25 °C |
| Flash point | Not recorded | None |
| Solubility | In water, 13,200 mg/L at 25 °C | In water, 7.95 × 10⁺³ mg/L at 25 °C |
| LogP (octanol/water)Computed from the structure | 1.42 | 1.99 |
| Safety (GHS) | ||
| Signal word | Warning | Danger |
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| UN number | UN 1593 | UN 1888 |
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| Category | Oilfield, mining and construction chemicals › Refrigerants and blowing agents | Oilfield, mining and construction chemicals › Refrigerants and blowing agents |
| HS code | 290312Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) | 290313Chloroform (trichloromethane) |
| Market on CompoundList | ||
| Suppliers | 642 suppliers | 280 suppliers |
| Supplier countries | 64 countries, most in India, China, United States | 34 countries, most in India, United States, China |
| Price rangeOnly prices set by suppliers who manage their own profile | Price on request | Price on request |
Measured and computed values as shown on each chemical page, plus live listings on CompoundList. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Safety data is a summary, not an SDS.
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