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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-50-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H4Cl2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.998
• MDL Number: MFCD00000535
• InChI Key: RFFLAFLAYFXFSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-dichlorobenzene, chloroben, o-dichlorbenzol, dilantin db, ortho-dichlorobenzene, 2-dichlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzol, odcb, benzene, 1,2-dichloro, cloroben
• PubChem CID: 7239
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35290
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dichlorobenzene
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)Cl)Cl

• 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

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: O-DICHLOROBENZENE
EINECSNumber	202-425-9
RTECSNumber	CZ4500000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only