| Status: | ISO 765 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC: | ethylene dibromide or 1,2-dibromoethane |
| CAS: | 1,2-dibromoethane |
| Reg. No.: | 106-93-4 |
| Formula: | C2H4Br2 |
| Activity: | insecticides (fumigant insecticides) |
| Notes: | This substance is considered by the International Organization for Standardization not to require a common name; “1,2-dibromoethane” is given as an alternative. The name “EDB” is approved by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. |
| Structure: |  |
| Pronunciation: | ěth-ǐl-ēn dī-brō-mīd Guide to British pronunciation |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H4Br2/c3-1-2-4/h1-2H2 |