| Chemistry name: | 1,4-benzenedicarbonyl chloride |
| M Formula: | C6H4(COCl)2. |
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| Colorless needles. Mp 82–84C, bp 259C, flash p 356F (180C). Decomposes in water and alcohol; soluble in ether. Combustible. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Skin irritant. | |
| Use: | |
| Dye manufacture; synthetic fibers, resins, films; UV absorption; pharmaceuticals; rubber chemicals; cross-linking agent for polyurethanes and polysulfides. | |