Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)

Identification

Synonyms: 1,2-dibromoethane (IUPAC); 1,2-dibromoethane; DBE; glycol bromide; Bromofume; 'Dowfume' (Dow AgroSciences). Discontinued products 'Celmide' (Excel).
CAS No.: 106-93-4 EC No.: 203-444-5 RTECS No.: KH9275000
Molecular Weight: 187.8612
Molecular Formula: C2H4Br2
Structural Formula: BrCH2CH2Br
M.p.: 9.3 deg.C
B.p.: 131.5 deg. C

F.p.:Non-flammable
Physical Form in normal condition: Colourless liquid.
V.p.: 1.5 kPa (25 °C); 5.2 kPa (48 °C)
Kow: logP = 1.76 (Agchem. Desk Ref.)
S.g./density: 2.172 (25 °C)
Solubility: In water 4.3 g/kg (30 °C).Soluble in diethyl ether, ethanol and most common organic solvents.
Stability: Decomposed by alkalis and by light.

Application

Ethylene dibromide (EDB) is used as intermediate in organic synthesis, for example to manufacture herbicide DIQUAT, also applied as soil fumigant to treat nematode (known as nematocide), wireworms, and other soil pests. Normally it can be fomulated with chloropicrin to improve efficiency. EC grade is also applied.

Specification

Ethylene dibromide (EDB) content: 99.0% min.
Water: 0.1% max.
pH: 6.0~8.0
Appearance: colorless transparent liquid

EC grade will be available soon

Standard Packaging

Risks and Safety Information