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1,2-Dibromoethane

1,2-Dibromoethane

CAS Number: 106-93-4

Molecular Formula: C2H4Br2

Purity: 1,2-Dibromoethane 99% purity

About 1,2-Dibromoethane

1,2-Dibromoethane (CAS 106-93-4) serves as a vital high purity fine chemicals building block in the United States, particularly as an entrainment reagent for activating magnesium in Grignard reactions and zinc for custom synthesis services within the specialty chemical sector. Ethylene dibromide has transitioned from i...

Synonyms

  • 1,2 Dibromoethane
  • 1,2-Dibromoethane
  • Bromide, Ethylene
  • Dibromide, Ethylene
  • Dibromides, Ethylene
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1,2-Dibromoethane Specifications

CAS Number
106-93-4
Molecular Formula
C2H4Br2
Molecular Weight
187.86 g/mol
IUPAC Name
1,2-dibromoethane
Canonical SMILES
C(CBr)Br
InChI Key
PAAZPARNPHGIKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H4Br2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2
HSN No
29033100
melting_point
49.9 °F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
268 to 270 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)
density
2.18 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
logP
log Kow = 1.96
Molecular Weight
187.86 g/mol
Purity
1,2-Dibromoethane 99% purity

Chemical Intermediate

A versatile intermediate used in the synthesis of dyes, resins, gums, waxes, and pharmaceuticals

Organic Synthesis Reagent

A functionalized building block used as an entrainment reagent to activate magnesium in Grignard reagents and for the bromination of carbanions

Pesticide and Fumigant

A specialized agent currently used for the treatment of felled logs for bark beetles, termite control, and management of wax moths in beehives

Industrial Solvent

A general-purpose solvent historically used in waterproofing preparations and as a lead scavenger in antiknock gasoline mixtures.

  1. 1,2 Dibromoethane
  2. 1,2-Dibromoethane
  3. Bromide, Ethylene
  4. Dibromide, Ethylene
  5. Dibromides, Ethylene

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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California Prop 65*

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