Answer to Question #236788 in General Chemistry for Kevo4life

Question

What are the importance of chloromethane

Answer 1

The most important use of chloromethane today is as a chemical intermediate in the production of silicone polymers. Smaller quantities are used as a solvent in the manufacture of butyl rubber and in petroleum refining. Chloromethane is also employed as a methylating and chlorinating agent in organic chemistry.