1,2-Dichlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene C6H4Cl2 CAS 95-50-1

1,2-Dichlorobenzene Usage And Synthesis

     1,2-Dichlorobenzene (DCB, o-Dichlorobenzene, ODB, Orthodichlorobenzene), C6H4Cl2, is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant aromatic odor.

Product Name: 1,2-Dichlorobenzene
Synonyms: 1,2-Dichlorobenzene, 99+%, for HPLC;1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE EMSURE 2,5 L;1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE FOR SYNTHESIS;1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE EMSURE 1 L;NSC 60644;1,2-Dichlorobenzene, Anhydrous, SeptuM-Sealed Bottle, DriSolv(R);1.2-DICHLOROBENZENE HPLC/SPECTRO;1,2-Dichlorobenzene, SuperDry, J&KSeal
CAS: 95-50-1
MF: C6H4Cl2
MW: 147

1,2-Dichlorobenzene Chemical Properties

Melting point	-15 °C
Boiling point	179 °C
density	1.306 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	5.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure	1.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
MF

Uses

1. Solvent for waxes, gums, resins, tars, rubbers, oils, asphalts;  

2. Insecticide for termites and locust borers;  fumigant;  deodorizer;  removing sulfur from illuminating gas;  

3. As degreasing agent for metals, leather, wool;  

4. As ingredient of metal polishes;  

5. As heat transfer medium;  

6. As intermediate in the manufacture of dyes.
7. 1,2-Dichlorobenzene is used as a solvent; asa fumigant, as an insecticide for termites, as a degreasing agent for metals, wool, andleather; and as a heat transfer medium.