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C10H12
132.2 g/mol
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Cyclopentadiene dimer

CAS77-73-6EC201-052-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for insecticides and polymers

Cyclopentadiene dimer, also known as dicyclopentadiene, is an industrial chemical that appears as a liquid with an acrid odor. It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of insecticides and polymers.

Chemical intermediate for insecticidesMonomer and curing agent in polymer productionFlame retardant in plastics

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Safety Reference

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Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H228Flammable solid
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H330Fatal if inhaled
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H320Causes eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H313May be harmful in contact with skin
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3,8-diene

InChIKey

HECLRDQVFMWTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1C=CC2C1C3CC2C=C3

Synonyms (33)
  • DCPD
  • DICY
  • 1, dimer
  • 1,3-CPD
  • 1,3-Dicyclopentadiene dimer
  • Bicyclopentadiene
  • Biscyclopentadiene
  • Cyclopentadiene dimer
  • DCPD 103
  • Dicyklopentadien
  • Dicyklopentadien [Czech]
  • Dimer cyklopentadienu
  • Dimer cyklopentadienu [Czech]
  • Prometa XP 100
  • ULTRENE 99
  • alpha-Dicyclopentadiene (endo
  • endo-Dicyclopentadiene