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Dicyclopentadiene, abbreviated DCPD, is the chemical compound with the formula C10H12. At room temperature, it is a white crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor. Its energy density is 10,975 Wh/l. Dicyclopentadiene is coproduced in large quantities in the steam cracking of naphtha and gas oils to ethylene.
Data Sheet| Molecular Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Dicyclopentadiene, 1,3-Dicyclopentadiene |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.20 |
| Typical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish transparent or ice crystal, can be easily depolymerized to CPD liquid by heat. |
| Boiling Point | 166.0 C |
| Melting Point | 32.9 C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.976(35 C) |
| Flash Point | 2.22 C |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Polymeric Grade | EPDM Grade | Polyester Grade | Low Purity Grade |
| CPD,% | <=1.0 | 1.0 | -- | -- |
| DCPD,% | >=95.0 | >=92.0 | >=78.0 | >=68.0 |
| Water, % | <=0.030 | <=0.030 | <=0.030 | <=0.030 |
| Appearance | Colorless and clear liquid | Colorless and clear liquid | Colorless and clear liquid | Colorless and clear liquid |
| Color(Pt-Co) | <= 100 | <= 150 | <= 200 | <= 200 |
The major use is resins, particularly unsaturated polyester resins. It is also used in inks, adhesives, and paints.
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