| Agent Name |
Copper II bromide |
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| CAS Number |
7789-45-9 |
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| Formula |
Br2-Cu |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Copper bromide (CuBr2); Copper dibromide; Cupric bromide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Almost black, deliquescent solid; [HSDB] Soluble in water; [MSDSonline] Below 29 deg C, the green tetrahydrate forms; [Ullmann] |
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| 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] |
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| 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." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| MAK |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 498 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: COPPER(II) BROMIDE
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