(CH2Cl2) Dichloromethane (CH2Cl2) is an organic solvent often use to extract organic substances from samples. It is toxic but much less so than chloroform or carbon tetrachloride, which were previously used for this purpose.

a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant

Dichloromethane or methylene chloride is the chemical compound with the formula CH2Cl2. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a moderately sweet aroma. It is widely used as a solvent, the general view being that it is one of the less harmful of the chlorocarbons.

Please find below supplementary chemical data about dichloromethane.