Agent Name |
Propargyl bromide |
Alternative Name |
3-Bromopropyne |
CAS Number |
106-96-7 |
Formula |
C3-H3-Br |
Major Category |
Pesticides |
Synonyms |
1-Brom-2-propin [Czech]; 1-Bromo-2-propyne; 1-Propyne, 3-bromo-; 2-Propynyl bromide; 3-Bromo-1-propyne; 3-Bromopropyne; Gamma-bromoallylene; Propyne, 3-bromo-; Propynyl bromide; gamma-Bromoallylene; UN2345; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Fumigants |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [NJ-HSFS] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a fumigant, an alkylating agent, and a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
Comments |
In inhalation studies, all rats die when exposed 1000 ppm for 1 hour or 120 ppm for 7 hours. Minor liver and kidney damage occurs at lethal doses. [HSDB] Can burn the skin; A strong lacrimating agent; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause acute pneumonitis; [CAMEO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
108 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 50 deg F; Sensitive to shock; Can form explosive metal acetylides after contact with copper, mercury, and silver; [CAMEO] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 3-BROMO-1-PROPYNE
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