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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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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
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 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,2-Dichlorobenzene
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-Dichlorobenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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