Concept information
Preferred term
Methylene Chloride
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Bichloride, Methylene
- Dichloride, Methylene
- Dichloromethane
- Methylene Bichloride
- Methylene Dichloride
Note
- do not confuse with METHYL CHLORIDE
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 91(75); was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1975-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
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Diklormetan
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008752
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