| Agent Name |
m-Xylyl bromide |
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| CAS Number |
620-13-3 |
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| Formula |
C8-H9-Br |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene; 3-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 3-Methylbenzyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-m-xylene; m-Methylbenzyl bromide; m-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN1701 |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
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| Description |
Liquid; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in organic synthesis and as a military tear gas; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; Strong irritant; [Hawley] Causes burns; Toxic by inhalation; Inhalation can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.19 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rabbit) = 200 gm/m3/30 minutes; [MSDSonline] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: M-XYLYL BROMIDE
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