Agent Name |
Cyanogen bromide |
Alternative Name |
Bromine cyanide |
CAS Number |
506-68-3 |
Formula |
C-Br-N |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Bromocyan; Bromocyanide; Bromocyanogen; Bromine cyanide; Campilit; Cyanobromide; Cyanogen bromide; Cyanogen monobromide; TL 822; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Chemical Asphyxiants |
Description |
Colorless needles or cubes with a penetrating odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a parasiticide, a fumigant, a cyaniding reagent to extract gold, and an intermediate in the synthesis of organic chemicals; also used in cellulose technology and textile treatment; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] 230 ppm is a lethal concentration for mice and cats; the same animals are paralyzed by a 3 minute exposure to 70 ppm; Can cause cyanide poisoning; Inhalation in range of 10 ppm can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
122 mm Hg |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CYANOGEN BROMIDE
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