1,2-Dibromoethylene

1,2-Dibromoethylene is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C₂H₂Br₂. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet odor. It is used as a solvent, a plasticizer, and a sedative. It is also used in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Chemical properties

1,2-Dibromoethylene is a halogenated hydrocarbon. It has two bromine atoms attached to a carbon-carbon double bond. This makes it a type of alkene. It is a polar molecule due to the electronegativity difference between carbon and bromine.

Physical properties

1,2-Dibromoethylene is a colorless liquid at room temperature. It has a sweet odor, similar to that of chloroform. It has a boiling point of 131°C and a melting point of -57°C. It is slightly soluble in water, but more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and diethyl ether.

Uses

1,2-Dibromoethylene is used as a solvent in the chemical industry. It is also used as a plasticizer in the manufacture of plastics. In medicine, it is used as a sedative. It is also used in the synthesis of other chemicals.

Health effects

Exposure to 1,2-Dibromoethylene can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. It can also cause dizziness, headache, and nausea. Long-term exposure can lead to liver and kidney damage.

See also

• Bromine
• Alkene
• Halogenated hydrocarbon