Molecular formula: C2-Cl6
Molecular weight: 2 36.76
Use:1) It can be used for organically synthesizing raw material, taking off gas from aluminum and its alloy etc.
2) A solvent in organic synthesis, retarding agent in fermentation, camphor substitute in nitrocellulose explosives, pyrotechnics, and smoke devices, Polymerisation
catalyst. Lubricating oil additive. Component of fluxes. In veterinary medicine as antihelmintic treatment of Liver Fluke (Fasciola) but is inactive against intestinal worms, i.e. tapeworms.