| Agent Name |
Benzyl bromide |
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| CAS Number |
100-39-0 |
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| Formula |
C7-H7-Br |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
(Bromomethyl)benzene; 1-Bromotoluene; Benzene, (bromomethyl)-; Bromophenylmethane; Cyclite; Toluene, alpha-bromo-; alpha-Bromotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN1737 |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
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| Description |
Light brown, clear, liquid with an unpleasant odor; Melting point = -3 to -1 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make foaming agents and other organic chemicals; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Skin contact can cause redness and pain; A lachrymator; [ICSC] May cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Causes lacrimation; High concentrations can cause CNS depression; [Merck Index] Causes skin and eye burns; May be harmful if ingested, absorbed through skin, or inhaled; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.39 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 79 deg C; [ICSC] |
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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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| Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZYL BROMIDE
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