1,2-Dibromoethane also known as Ethylene Dibromide (EDBr) is an organobromine compound. It has been used as a pesticide in soil and on various crops. It is used as a fumigant for treatment of logs for termites and beetles, for control of moths in beehives. 1,2-Dibromoethane has wider applications in the preparation of other organic compounds including those carrying modified diazocine rings and vinyl bromide that is a precursor to some fire retardants.
| Synonym� | Edbr, 1,2- Dibromoethane | Molecular Formula� | C2H4Br2 |
| CAS No | 106-93-4 | Molecular Weight� | 187.86 g/mol |
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Specification |
| 1 | Physical Appearance | Colourless Liquid |
| 2 | Purity | 99% Min. |
| 3 | Density | 2.17 |
| 4 | Melting Point | 9�C- 10�C |
| 5 | Boiling Point | 131�C� - 132�C |
| 6 | Soluble | Alchohol, Ether, Insoluble in Water |
