Chemical Properties CAS NO. 95-50-1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene:
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) |
refractive index | n20/D 1.551 |
Fp
| 150 °F |
storage temp. | 0-6°C |
form | Clear colorless to very slightly yellow Liquid |
explosive limit | 2.2-12%(V) |
solubility | 0.13g/l |
Water Solubility
| 0.13 g/L (20 ºC) |
Merck | 14,3056 |
Stability | Stable, but possibly light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, aluminium, aluminium alloys. Attacks some rubbers and plastics. |
Specifications
Test | Specification | Result |
Appearance | colorless liquid | pass |
Assay,% | >=99% | 99.6% |
Density | 1.300-1.330g/ml (20°C) | 1.315 g/ml (20°C) |
Moisture % | <=0.03% | 0.013% |
Acid value (H2SO4) | <=0.001% | <=0.001% |
Uses
1,2-dichlorobenzene is used as a precursor for agrochemicals, as a solvent for fullerenes, as an insecticide and as an agent to remove carbon-based contamination from metal.