Ortho Di Chloro Benzene (ODCB)

o-Dichlorobenzene

Commercial Trade Name

Ortho Di-Chloro Benzene(ODCB)

C.A.S. No.

95-50-1

Molecular Formula

C6H4Cl2

Molecular Wt.

147.00.

Appearance

Clear Colourless Liquid

Packaging/Despatch

ISO Container, Bulk Tanker load, 250 Kgs M.S. epoxy coated Drums

Boiling Pt.

180.5°C

Density

d₄20 1.3059; d425 1.3003

Sp. Gravity(25°C)

1.3

Purity(by GLC)

ODCB: 99.5(min.) to 99.95%(max.)

PDCB: 0.3% (max.)

Others: 0.2 %(max.)

Moisture: 0.02%(max.)

Distillation Range

179.5 TO 180.5°C

Acidity

NIL

Uses/Applications

Solvent for: TDI(Toluene Di-Isocyanate), Waxes, Gums, Resins, Tars, Rubbers, Oils, Asphalts; Manufacture of: Insecticides for Termites & Locust borers, Fumigant, Deodorizer; Removing Sulphur from illuminating gas; Degreasing agent for: Metals, Leather & Wool; Ingredient for Metal Polishes; Heat transfer medium; Intermediate in manufacture of Dyes; Intermediate for the synthesis of dyes agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, 3,4-dichloroaniline and other organic synthesis; solvent for organic materials and for oxides of non-ferrous metals; formulations for motor oil additives, lubricants and paints