Agent Name |
Copper II bromide |
CAS Number |
7789-45-9 |
Formula |
Br2-Cu |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Copper bromide (CuBr2); Copper dibromide; Cupric bromide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Almost black, deliquescent solid; [HSDB] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline] Below 29 deg C, the green tetrahydrate forms; [Ullmann] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an intensifier in photography, a brominating agent in organic synthesis, a humidity indicator, a wood preservative, and an electrolyte in batteries; Also used in metal machining, removing lead from gasoline, copying processes, and sulfur extraction of oil; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Acute copper poisoning after ingestion can cause liver injury, methemoglobinemia, and hemolytic anemia. Acute renal failure may result, secondary to massive hemoglobinuria. [Goldfrank, p. 1297-1302] See "Copper." |
Exposure Assessment |
MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 498 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COPPER(II) BROMIDE
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