Zinc 2-ethylhexanoate is widely used in polyvinylchloride heat stabilizer, polyurethane catalyst and lubricant additive. It is an auxiliary drier used as pigments dispersing agent and prevents the paint film from webbing and frosting effects. It is involved in the preparation of highly porous dentritic zinc oxide nanostructures.

1,2-Dichlorobenzene is a derivative of benzene, having two chlorines attached to adjacent carbon atoms. The major use of 1,2-dichlorobenzene is as an intermediate in the synthesis of several organic compounds (e.g. 3,4-dichloroaniline) and in the syntheses of the herbicides. It is used as an industrial solvent for toluene diisocyanate, an additive to degreasing agents, a heat exchange medium, a deodorant for garbage and sewage, an ingredient in paint removers, an engine cleaner and de-inking solvent, and a solvent and intermediate in dye manufacture 1,2-Dichlorobenzene is also used as an insecticide and a fumigant to control peach tree borers, bark beetles, grubs, and termites and to kill mites and other insects in poultry houses and animal sleeping quarters.