1,2-Dibromoethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,2-dibromoethane is widely used as a bromine source in organic synthesis. It is utilized as a fumigant for treatment of logs for termites and beetles, for control of moths in beehives. It finds the application to make vinyl bromide, a precursor to some fire retardants. It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of dyes and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a lead scavenger in antiknock mixtures added to gasolines.

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Applications
1,2-dibromoethane is widely used as a bromine source in organic synthesis. It is utilized as a fumigant for treatment of logs for termites and beetles, for control of moths in beehives. It finds the application to make vinyl bromide, a precursor to some fire retardants. It is used as an intermediate in the preparation of dyes and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a lead scavenger in antiknock mixtures added to gasolines.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, acetone, benzene, diethyl ether and ethyl acetate. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Special handling precautions required. View MSDS prior to purchase. MSDS are available online at www.alfa.com.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 106-93-4
• Molecular Formula: C2H4Br2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 187.862
• MDL Number: MFCD00000233
• InChI Key: PAAZPARNPHGIKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethylene dibromide, ethylene bromide, sym-dibromoethane, ethane, 1,2-dibromo, alpha,beta-dibromoethane, bromuro di etile, 1,2-dibromaethan, 1,2-dibroomethaan, 1,2-ethylene dibromide, aadibroom
• PubChem CID: 7839
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28534
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-dibromoethane
• SMILES: C(CBr)Br

• Melting Point: 9°C to 10°C
• Density: 2.179
• Boiling Point: 132°C
• Flash Point: None
• Linear Formula: BrCH₂CH₂Br
• Refractive Index: 1.5385
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1605
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,3796
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,acetone,benzene,diethyl ether and ethyl acetate. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 187.87
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Dibromoethane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,2-Dibromoethane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P330-Rinse mouth.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylene dibromide

RUO – Research Use Only