1,2-dichlorobenzene

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1,2-Dichlorobenzene, also named ortho-dichlorobenzene, is an organic compound. It is a non-polar colorless liquid that is miscible in most organic solvents. This derivative of benzene differs from the parent compound... 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.

Chemical structure of 1,2-dichlorobenzene
Formula / weight
C6H4Cl2 · 147.002 g/mol (avg)
Also known as
2-Dichlorobenzene · o-dichlorbenzene · o-Dichlorbenzol · o-Dichlorobenzene · ODCB
Code names
AI3-00053 · CCRIS 1360

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