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1,2-Dibromoethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A12766.0B
1000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
1,2-Dibromoethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A12766.0B
1000 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
106-93-4
IUPAC Name
1,2-dibromoethane
Molecular Formula
C2H4Br2
InChI Key
PAAZPARNPHGIKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
BrCCBr
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay from Supplier's CofA
≥97.5% (GC, US-sourced material)
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥97.5% (UK-sourced material)
Comment
Material sourced in UK and US
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.
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.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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