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1,2-Dibromoethane
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1,2-Dibromoethane is a colorless, dense liquid used primarily as a chemical intermediate, for example in the synthesis of vinyl bromide, and in the laboratory to activate magnesium for Grignard reagent preparation. It serves as a fumigant and additive in gasoline. CAS: 106-93-4, Molecular formula: C2H4Br2, Molecular weight: 187.86 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Hazardous: Signal word Danger. Molekula supplies 1,2-Dibromoethane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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100 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to Faint Yellow Liquid |
| Assay/Purity | ≥ 99.0% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 200 °C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Heavy liquid |
| Odour | Chloroform odor |
| Melting Point | 9.8 °C |
| Boiling Point | 131.3 °C |
| Density | 2.2 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | 3.91 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in diethyl ether, ethanol and most organic solvents. Miscible with non-alkaline organic liquids |
| Vapour Pressure | 1.5 kPa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.5356 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.96 |
Source: PubChem CID 7839 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90028975 |
| CAS Number | 106-93-4 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,2-dibromoethane |
| EC Number | 203-444-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4Br2 |
| Molecular Weight | 187.86 |
| Exact Mass | 187.8659 |
| SMILES | C(CBr)Br |
| InChIKey | PAAZPARNPHGIKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H4Br2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2 |
| PubChem CID | 7839 |
| UN Number | UN1605 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 3808.59.5000 |
| Tariff Code | 3808590090 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H350 May cause cancer
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Aadibroom
- Bromofume
- Ethane, 1,2-dibromo-
- Ethylene bromide
- ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
- Nefis
- Sanhyuum
- Soilbrom
- Soilfume
- sym-Dibromoethane
Frequently asked questions
What is 1,2-Dibromoethane used for?
It is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of other compounds, such as vinyl bromide, and as a fumigant in some industrial applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1,2-Dibromoethane?
The formula is C2H4Br2 with a molecular weight of 187.86 g/mol.
How should 1,2-Dibromoethane be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from heat and incompatible materials, in a tightly closed container.
What grade of 1,2-Dibromoethane does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies 1,2-Dibromoethane in technical grade, suitable for industrial and laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply 1,2-Dibromoethane in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 1,2-Dibromoethane in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of 1,2-Dibromoethane?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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