1 2 Dibromoethane

Cas number 106 93 4 synonym s edb.
1 2 dibromoethane. 1 1 dibromoethane is a clear slightly brown flammable chemical compound. Pesticide properties for 1 2 dibromoethane including approvals environmental fate eco toxicity and human health issues. Along with potassium iodide ki for α acyloxylation of ketones with carboxylic acids without the use of transition metals and strong oxidants. Former pesticide and ingredient of soil and grain fumigant formulations until these uses were banned in the us in 1984.
It is also used as a grain and soil fumigant for insect control. Occurence s use s pesticide for felled logs and beehives. 1 2 dibromoethane also known as ethylene dibromide edb is an organobromine compound with the chemical formula c 2 h 4 br 2 although trace amounts occur naturally in the ocean where it is formed probably by algae and kelp it is mainly synthetic it is a dense colorless liquid with a faint sweet odor detectable at 10 ppm is a widely used and sometimes controversial fumigant. Linear formula brch 2 ch 2 br.
1 2 dibromoethane can be used. Beilstein reaxys number 605266. 1 2 dibromoethane br ch2 2br or c2h4br2 cid 7839 structure chemical names physical and chemical properties classification patents literature biological activities safety hazards toxicity information supplier lists and more. Chemical intermediate for dyes resins waxes and gums.
Molecular weight 187 86. It is classified as the organobromine compound and has the chemical formula c 2 h 4 br 2 and it is a position isomer of 1 2 dibromoethane it is commonly seen in industrial chemistry where it is used as a fuel additive.