Dichlone
Dichlone is a white crystalline powder dissolved in a water-emulsifiable liquid carrier. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene and moderately soluble in acetone, dioxane. Moderately soluble in ethyl acetate, acetic acid, dimetylformamide.
- Other Names
- : Phygon, Sanquinone, Uniroyal, 2,3-Dicloronaphthoquinone, 2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone
- Chemical Formula
- C10H4Cl2O2
- CAS No
- 117-80-6
- Molar Mass
- 227.04 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow Crystalline Powder |
| Purity | 98.5 % - min |
| Melting Point | 191 - 195 °C |
| Boiling Point | 275 °C At 2 mmHg |
| Corrosiveness | Non-Corrosive |
Applications:
Dichlone is used in textiles, as organic catalyst, as chemical intermediate, as additive in dye binders.
It is used as an important catalyst in manufacturing of 3,3-dichlorobenzene.
It is used as a seed disinfectant, fungicide for foliage and textiles, as an insecticide.
It is a effective substitute for both sulphur and copper in control of various fungus diseases of fruit trees and on vegetables.
It is used to control blue-green algae in ponds, lakes and swimming pools. It is used as an herbicide, antifouling agent.
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