What is another word for Chloromethane?
Pronunciation: [klˌɔːɹə͡ʊmˈiːθe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Chloromethane is a colorless, flammable gas that is commonly used in the industrial sector as a solvent and chemical intermediate. It is also known by several other names, including methyl chloride, R-40, Freon 40, and HCC 40. These names refer to the same chemical compound, but they are used in different contexts and applications. For example, methyl chloride is used in the production of silicone polymers, as a refrigerant and propellant, and as a local anesthetic. R-40 and Freon 40 are used as refrigerants and propellants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, while HCC 40 is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
