| Agent Name |
p-Xylyl bromide |
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| CAS Number |
104-81-4 |
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| Formula |
C8-H9-Br |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1-(Bromomethyl)-4-methylbenzene; 4-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 4-Methylbenzyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-p-xylene; alpha-Bromo-p-xylol; p-(Bromomethyl)toluene; p-Methylbenzyl bromide; p-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; p-Xylyl alpha-bromide; p-Xylyl-alpha-bromide; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
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| Description |
Needles from alcohol; [Merck Index] White crystals, insoluble in water; [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 ingestion and inhalation; Strong irritant to eyes and skin; [Hawley] Causes burns; Toxic by ingestion; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.09 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: P-XYLYL BROMIDE
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