ABSTRACT
Synonyms: 1,2-dibromoethane, EDB; formula: BrCH2CH2Br; MW 187.88; CAS [106-93-4]; used in fumigant and antiknock gasolines; colorless heavy liquid; chloroform odor; boils at 131°C; freezes at 10°C; vapor pressure 11 torr at 20°C; density 2.7 g/mL at 25°C; slightly soluble in water (0.4%); miscible with alcohol and ether; irritant and toxic.
