| Agent Name |
Bromobenzene |
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| CAS Number |
108-86-1 |
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| Formula |
C6-H5-Br |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Benzene, bromo-; Bromobenzene; Monobromobenzene; Phenyl bromide; UN2514; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Brominated Solvents |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent and in organic synthesis; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Anesthetic properties at high concentrations; Toxic to the liver in animal studies; Very toxic by ingestion with an estimated lethal dose of 50-500 mg per kilogram;[HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4.18 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point equals 124 degrees F; boiling point equals 313 degrees F; [CAMEO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BROMOBENZENE
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