Paradichlorobenzene

Products

Paradichlorobenzene is found in mothballs (Chloro camphor, “military camphor,” Gammol) and in cerumenolytics. The small packs of Chloro Camphor are no longer available in many countries. Pharmacies and drugstores can order bulk packs of 5 kg.

Structure and properties

Paradichlorobenzene (C₆H₄Cl₂, M_r = 147.0 g/mol)

Indications

• Moth balls for the protection of textiles against clothes moths, cockroaches and fur beetles.
• Ear plug (in cerumenolytics).
• Also used to scare cats and is said to be well effective