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Empirical formula: CH3Cl
Formula weight: 50.488 g/mole
Short description: Chloromethane is a natural substance found in air, water, and soil that is toxic at high levels.
Keyword: organochlorine
Keyword: flammable
Common name: Chloromethane
IUPAC name: chloromethane
Miscellaneous comments: Structure was calculated using the MMX force field.
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Layman's explanation: Chloromethane is a natural organochlorine that was discovered by 1968. It is a clear, colorless gas that is heavier than air and extremely flammable. Chloromethane also has a faint sweet odor that is noticeable only at dangerously high levels. It was used as a refrigerant in the past. Today, chloromethane is used to make other substances: primary silicones and agricultural chemicals, for example. It has also been used as a pesticide and a fumigant.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Contributed by Indiana University
Status: Complete, visible to public
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