| Agent Name |
o-Xylyl bromide |
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| CAS Number |
89-92-9 |
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| Formula |
C8-H9-Br |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1-(Bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 2-Methylbenzyl bromide; 2-Xylyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-o-xylene; alpha-Bromo-ortho-xylene; o-Methylbenzyl bromide; o-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
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| Description |
Prisms; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with melting point of 18-20 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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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; A strong irritant; [Hawley] Toxic by inhalation; Causes burns; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.15 mm Hg |
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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: O-XYLYL BROMIDE
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