1,2-Dichlorobenzene
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene[1] | |
|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | |
| Other names ortho-Dichlorobenzene,o-Dichlorbenzene, odcb | |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 95-50-1 
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| ChemSpider | 6969 |
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| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H4Cl2 |
| Molar mass | 147.01 g/mol |
| Density | 1.30 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
-17.03 °C, 256 K, 1 °F |
| Boiling point |
180.5 °C, 454 K, 357 °F |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Hazards | |
| Flash point | 66 °C |
 (what is this?) (verify)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
| Infobox references | |
1,2-Dichlorobenzene, or ortho-dichlorobenzene (ODCB), is an organic compound with the formula C6H4Cl2. This colourless liquid is poorly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. It is a derivative of benzene, consisting of two adjacent chlorine centers.
Production and uses
1,2-Dichlorobenzene is obtained as a side-product of the production of chlorobenzene:
- C6H5Cl + Cl2 → C6H4Cl2 + HCl
The reaction also affords the 1,4- and small amounts of the 1,3-isomer.
It is mainly used as a precursor to 1,2-dichloro-4-nitrobenzene, an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals.[2] In terms of niche applications, 1,2-dichlorobenzene is a versatile, high-boiling solvent. It is a preferred solvent for dissolving and working with fullerenes. It is an insecticide for termites and locust borers.[citation needed]
1,2-Dichlorobenzene is also used in softening and removing carbon-based contamination on metal surfaces.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3044
- ↑ Gerald Booth (2007). "Nitro Compounds, Aromatic" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2005.
- ↑ Technical Order 2J-1-13
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