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chlormethane (n.)

A colorless gas, CH3Cl, of a sweet odor, easily condensed to a liquid; -- called also methyl chloride.

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A colorless gas, CH3Cl, of a sweet odor, easily condensed to a liquid; -- called also methyl chloride.

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Chlormethane, also known as methyl chloride, is a colorless, flammable gas with a slightly sweet odor.

Industrial processes often use chlormethane as a solvent, refrigerant, or as a precursor to silicon-based compounds.

Chlormethane is produced through the reaction of methanol with hydrogen chloride under specific conditions.

The chemical industry recognizes chlormethane as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds.