trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is used in the preparation of solvents and in chemical mixtures. It also acts as a synthetic agent and active constituent of perfumes. Further, it is used for electronics cleaning, precision cleaning and metal cleaning activities.
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Applications
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is used in the preparation of solvents and in chemical mixtures. It also acts as a synthetic agent and active constituent of perfumes. Further, it is used for electronics cleaning, precision cleaning and metal cleaning activities.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Light, air and moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
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D’Elia, V.; Materazzi, S.; Iuliano, G.; Niola, L. Evaluation and comparison of 1,2-indanedione and 1,8-diazafluoren-9-one solutions for the enhancement of latent fingerprints on porous surfaces. Forensic Sci. Int. 2015, 254, 205-214.