1,1-Dibromoethane
- CAS NO.:557-91-5
- Empirical Formula: C2H4Br2
- Molecular Weight: 187.86
- MDL number: MFCD00041719
- EINECS: 209-184-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-23 16:59:16
What is 1,1-Dibromoethane?
Chemical properties
clear colourless to brownish liquid
The Uses of 1,1-Dibromoethane
1,1-Dibromoethane is a useful reagent for setereoselective synthesis of (+)-phorboxazole A via Petasis-Ferrier rearrangement. It is also used for preparation of olefinic enol ether.
Properties of 1,1-Dibromoethane
| Melting point: | -63°C |
| Boiling point: | 107 °C |
| Density | 2.06 |
| refractive index | 1.509-1.512 |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| solubility | Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Soluble) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless to brown |
| Specific Gravity | 2.1 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 557-91-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethylidene bromide (557-91-5) |
Safety information for 1,1-Dibromoethane
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly 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. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 1,1-Dibromoethane
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