dicyclopentadiene: chemical product info at CHEMINDUSTRY.RU

Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD, tricyclo[5.2.1.0_2,6]dodeca-3,8-diene, bis(cyclopentadiene), cyclopentadiene dimer) is a colorless, waxy, flammable solid, with a camphor-like odor. It is soluble in petroleum ether, carbon tetrachloride, diethyl ether, acetone, acetic acid. It is slightly soluble in water. When above 100°C dicyclopentadiene decomposes to give cyclopentadiene.

Production.

Dicyclopentadiene is manufactured as a by-product in the steam cracking or from pyrolysis of naphtha and gas oils to ethylene and propylene.

Uses.

Dicyclopentadiene is applied:

in adamantane and its derivatives manufacture;

in preparation of pesticides, insecticides, paints, varnishes, epoxy resin, flame retardants;

as an intermediate in production of hidraulic fluids, glutaraldehyde, antioxidants for rubber, fragnances;

in the production of hydrocarbon resins and unsaturated polyester resins;

in the production of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) elastomers, metallocenes;