Agent Name |
Acetyl bromide |
CAS Number |
506-96-7 |
Formula |
C2-H3-Br-O |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Acetic acid, bromide; Ethanoyl bromide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Acid Halides |
Description |
Clear fuming liquid with a pungent odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Skin contact can cause blisters; Inhalation can cause acute pneumonitis; [CAMEO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
122 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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