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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Chen, N. Y.; Yang, S. C.; Liu, M. C.; Lee, J. F.; Chang, J. R. Pellet Vanadia Catalysts for Oxidative Destruction of 1,2-Dichlorobenzene: Roles of the Grafted TiO2 in Vanadia Morphology and Catalytic Reaction. Catal. Surv. Asia 2015, 19 (1), 38-56.
- Cai, T.; Huang, H.; Deng, W.; Dai, Q.; Liu, W.; Wang, X. Catalytic combustion of 1, 2-dichlorobenzene at low temperature over Mn-modified Co3O4 catalysts. Appl. Catal., B 2015, 166-167, 393-405.