Dichloroethane

Dichloroethane

Dichloroethane is a colorless liquid with characteristic sweetish odor, almost insoluble in water, dissolves organic compounds well.

Formula

Flammable, chemically active with strong oxidizers.

C₂H₄Cl₂

Application

starting material for synthesis of vinyl chloride (PVC production), solvent for fats, waxes, resins.