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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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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
Specifications
| 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,2-Dibromoethane
- Danger
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethylene dibromide
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