| Formula / Notation | C6H4Cl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 95-50-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.00 |
| Melting Point | 1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 356.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.306 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 76.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-dichlorobenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Flash point 150 °F. Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Used to make other chem... |
| Also Known As | o-Dichlorobenzene; 95-50-1; ortho-Dichlorobenzene; o-Dichlorbenzol; Chloroben; 2-Dichlorobenzene; ODCB; Dilantin DB; o-Dichlorobenzol; Orthodichlorobenzol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 1,2-Dichlorobenzene?
1,2-dichlorobenzene is a dichlorobenzene carrying chloro substituents at positions 1 and 2. It has a role as a metabolite and a hepatotoxic agent.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 1,2-dichlorobenzene
Other Names / Synonyms: o-Dichlorobenzene; 95-50-1; ortho-Dichlorobenzene; o-Dichlorbenzol; Chloroben; 2-Dichlorobenzene; ODCB; Dilantin DB; o-Dichlorobenzol; Orthodichlorobenzol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 356.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.306 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 147.00 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 76.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-dichlorobenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Denser than water and insoluble in water. Flash point 150 °F. Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Used to make other chem... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
1,2-dichlorobenzene is a dichlorobenzene carrying chloro substituents at positions 1 and 2. It has a role as a metabolite and a hepatotoxic agent.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for 1,2-Dichlorobenzene is: C6H4Cl2