1,1-Dibromoethane is a clear, slightly brown, flammable chemical compound.

[3] It is classified as the organobromine compound, and has the chemical formula C2H4Br2[4] and it is a position isomer of 1,2-dibromoethane.

[7] 1,1-Dibromoethane is considered as a mild toxic compound, especially with bromines attached as substituents.

Bromines on the ethane are strong oxidizing agents.

If absorbed through inhalation, 1,1-dibromoethane could potentially cause neuronal effects, tissue damage, and bromism.