1,2-Dichlorobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,2-Dichlorobenzene is widely used as a precursor to prepare 1,2-dichloro-4-nitrobenzene, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals. It acts as a solvent for fullerenes. It is also used in softening and removing carbon-based contamination on metal surfaces. It also used as food preservative, motor oil additive, lubricant and paint.

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Applications
1,2-Dichlorobenzene is widely used as a precursor to prepare 1,2-dichloro-4-nitrobenzene, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals. It acts as a solvent for fullerenes. It is also used in softening and removing carbon-based contamination on metal surfaces. It also used as food preservative, motor oil additive, lubricant and paint.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents.

Notes
Keep away from sources of ignition. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -18°C
• Density: 1.306
• Boiling Point: 180°C
• Flash Point: 68°C (154°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.551
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1591
• Beilstein: 606078
• Merck Index: 14,3056
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 147
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Dichlorobenzene

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