What is "dibromoethane"

n. (context organic compound English) Either of two isomeric dibromo derivatives of ethane; either ethylidene dibromide or ethylene dibromide

Dibromoethane can refer to either of two isomeric organobromides with the molecuar formula CHBr:

• 1,1-Dibromoethane (ethylidene dibromide)
• 1,2-Dibromoethane (ethylene dibromide)

See also dibromoethene.