2-Bromoacetophenone
Agent Name
2-Bromoacetophenone
Alternative Name
Phenacyl bromide
CAS Number
70-11-1
Formula
C8-H7-Br-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenacyl bromide; Bromomethyl phenyl ketone; Stauffer 4644; omega-Bromacetophenone; Acetophenone, 2-bromo- (8CI); Bromoacetophenone; Ethanone, 2-bromo-1-phenyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Bromo-1-phenylethanone; [Merck Index] UN2645
Category
Aromatic Ketones, Halogenated
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Beige crystalline solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
A lachrymator; A severe skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] Slowly reacts with moisture producing hydrogen bromide; A lachrymator; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [CAMEO] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Aldrich MSDS] See "alpha-Chloroacetophenone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.019 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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