​Dichloromethane in chemical synthesis

Dichloromethane (DCM)​ CAS 75-09-2, also known as methylene chloride, is a volatile, chlorinated hydrocarbon. It is a simple molecule consisting of a methane core where two hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms. It is one of the most widely used industrial solvents due to its unique combination of properties. Dichloromethane (DCM) is a ​versatile, high-performance chlorinated solvent​ that delivers an unparalleled balance of powerful solvency, low boiling point, and non-flammability under standard conditions. Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny, it remains the solvent of choice for applications where its unique combination of properties cannot be matched by alternatives without significant compromise in performance, time, or cost.