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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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  0   *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

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