What is another word for carbon dichloride?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːbən dˈɪklɔːɹˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Carbon dichloride is a chemical compound known for its volatile and toxic nature. It is also called dichloromethane, methylene chloride, or methylene dichloride. The compound has a sweetish odor and can be used as a solvent in paint strippers, adhesives, and aerosol sprays. Furthermore, Carbon dichloride can be used as a refrigerant and a blowing agent in the production of foam insulation. Some of its colloquial names include "solarcaine" and "nerve gas." Lastly, Carbon dichloride has practical applications as a fixative in chemical microscopy and as a perfuming agent and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
