Classification Term: 2609
Halomethanes (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0004157)
Organic compounds in which at least one of the four hydrogen atoms of methane (CH4) are replaced by halogen atoms." []
found 12 associated metabolites at sub_class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Alkyl halides
Child Taxonomies: Trihalomethanes
Dichloromethane
Dichloromethane is used as an extraction solvent in the preparation of decaffeinated coffee, hop extracts and spice oleoresins. Diluent for colour additives and inks for marking fruit and vegetables The output of these processes is a mixture of methyl chloride, dichloromethane, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride. These compounds are separated by distillation
Bromomethane
Principally used as an insecticidal and nemacidal fumigant, especially for soil and agricultural produce. Also used as a solvent for extraction of plant oils The chemical compound bromomethane, commonly known as methyl bromide, is an organobromine compound with formula CH3Br. This colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas is produced both industrially and particularly biologically. It is a recognized ozone-depleting chemical. It was used extensively as a pesticide until being phased out by most countries in the early 2000s
Dibromodichloromethane
Dibromodichloromethane is classified as a member of the halomethanes. Halomethanes are organic compounds in which at least one of the four hydrogen atoms of methane (CH4) are replaced by halogen atoms. (ChemoSummarizer)
