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    Dicyclopentadiene

    Dicyclopentadiene in Tradeasia

    IUPAC Name

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    Cas Number

    1755-01-7

    HS Code

    29029090

    Formula

    C10H12

    Industry

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    Basic Info

    Appearance

    Clear Colorless Liquid

    Common Names

    1,3-Dicyclopentadiene, Bicyclopentadiene, 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene, DCPD

    Packaging

    25 Kg Jerrycan

     

    Brief Overview

    DICYCLOPENTADIENE is a chemical compound with formula C10H12. At room temperature, it is a clear light yellow color liquid with an acrid odor. DCPD is highly reactive and thus a useful intermediate in the preparation of a variety of performance chemicals.

     

    Manufacturing Process

    Dicyclopentadiene is co-produced in large quantities in the steam cracking of naphtha and gas oils to ethylene. Its manufacturing process is a part of the separation stage of crude C5 streams which is a by-product of ethylene manufacturing.

    Resins:

    Dicyclopentadiene is used in a wide variety of products. It is part of the resins used in molded parts for example boat hulls, shower stalls and tubs.

     

    Rubbers, adhesives:

    DCPD is also used in the production of EPDM rubber that is used for its heat and weather resistance. Moreover, dicyclopentadiene can be found in the manufacture of various adhesives, varnishes, inks and paints. 

     

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