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 |
