Properties of Chloromethane (CH3Cl)
Chloromethane, also known as methyl chloride, is a chemical compound with the formula CH3Cl. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a faint-sweet odor. Chloromethane is a crucial reagent in industrial chemistry, although it is rarely present in consumer products and was formerly utilized as a refrigerant.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of chloromethane properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 50.487 g/mol |
| Density (0°C) | 2.307 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity (25°C) | 9.89 µPa·s |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -97.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | -23.8 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (25°C) | 0.0102 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 806 J/kg·K |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 143.1 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 6.68 MPa |
| Critical Density (ρc) | 353 kg/m3 |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 1.00094 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| Autoignition Temperature | 632 °C |
| Lower Flammability Limit | 7.6% |
| Upper Flammability Limit | 19% |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 2 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 4 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.