[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a description of this molecule. [C][Branch1][Ring1][C][Cl][Cl]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is a solvent used in food processing.The chemical compound 1,2-dichloroethane, commonly known by its old name of ethylene dichloride (EDC), is a chlorinated hydrocarbon, mainly used to produce vinyl chloride monomer (VCM, chloroethene), the major precursor for PVC production. It is a colourless liquid with a chloroform-like odour. 1,2-Dichloroethane is also used generally as an intermediate for other organic chemical compounds, and as a solvent.\n\n1,2-Dichloroethane belongs to the family of Organochlorides. These are organic compounds containing a chlorine atom."}]