| Agent Name |
Xylyl bromide |
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| CAS Number |
35884-77-6 |
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| Formula |
C8-H9-Br |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Benzene, bromodimethyl-; alpha-Bromoxylene; [ChemIDplus] UN1701 |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with aromatic odor (mixture of isomers); [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a tear gas and to produce other organic chemicals; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
A strong lachrymator; [HSDB] Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Strong irritant; [Hawley] See m-Xylyl bromide, o-Xylyl bromide, and p-Xylyl bromide. |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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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: XYLYL BROMIDE
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