Dichlorotoluene mixture (DCT)

A high boiling chlorinated aromatic intermediate with strong solvency and stable isomer mix for precise, moisture sensitive industrial synthesis.

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Product Description

Dichlorotoluene mixture (DCT) is high boiling chlorinated aromatic intermediate with strong solvency and stable isomer mix for precise, moisture sensitive industrial synthesis. Built for demanding industrial synthesis, Dichlorotoluene (DCT) delivers the stability, solvency power, and reactivity that manufacturers rely on. It’s a colorless liquid form and strong aromatic character ensure predictable performance across continuous processes.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL

• Clear to yellow, stable liquid with strong, reliable solvency behavior in organic systems.

• High thermal stability with a boiling point ~199 °C for robust process control.

• Slight water solubility is ideal for moisture sensitive applications.

• Strong aromatic reactivity is suitable for downstream chemical transformations.

• Produced as a defined isomer mixture enabling consistent quality in industrial synthesis.

• Full registration according to Article 10 (4) REACH-Registration

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

• Solvent for technical cleaning agents in heavy industry.

• Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.

• Carrier and processing medium in industrial chemical formulations.

Molecular Formula

C7 H6 Cl2

Molar weight

126.5

Material number

452955

CAS (CAS Number)

29797-40-8

Manufacturing of tensides

Chemical synthesis

Crop Protection

Manufacturing of dyestuffs

organic solvent

Pigments

Manufacturing of pigments

Chlorotoluene residue

Dichloro-methylbenzene

Dichlorotoluene mixture

Mono-Dichlorotoluene mixture

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