1,2-Dichloropropane

1,2-Dichloropropane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H6Cl2. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a chloroform-like odor, insoluble in water, and miscible with ethanol, benzene, and most other organic solvents.

Density: 1.156 g/cm³

Melting point: -100°C

Boiling point: 95-96°C

Flash point: 4°C

Refractive index: 1.439 (20°C)

Critical temperature: 304.3°C

Critical pressure: 4.4 MPa

Vapor pressure: 5.33 kPa (20°C)

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol, benzene, and most other organic solvents

Used as a detergent, raw material for resins and pesticides, and as a solvent for oils and fats.