Methylene Chloride
Synonyms
Bichloride, Methylene
Chloride, Methylene
Dichloride, Methylene
Dichloromethane
Methane, dichloro-
Methylene Bichloride
Methylene Dichloride
Solaesthin
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.