| Agent Name |
2-Bromobutane |
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| Alternative Name |
sec-Butyl bromide |
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| CAS Number |
78-76-2 |
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| Formula |
C4-H9-Br |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
2-Butyl bromide; Butane, 2-bromo-; Methylethylbromomethane; Secondary butyl bromide; [ChemIDplus] UN2339 |
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| Category |
Brominated Solvents |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used for synthesis; as an alkylating agent; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
Flammable liquid that is a dangerous fire risk; [Hawley] High concentrations may cause CNS depression; [HSDB] A skin, eye, nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; High concentrations may cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
57 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 21.1 deg C; [Hawley] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-BROMOBUTANE
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