4-Nitrobenzyl bromide
Agent Name
4-Nitrobenzyl bromide
CAS Number
100-11-8
Formula
C7-H6-Br-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-(Bromomethyl)nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-nitro-; Nitrobenzyl bromide; Toluene, alpha-bromo-4-nitro-; alpha-Bromo-4-nitrotoluene; alpha-Bromo-p-nitrotoluene; alpha-Bromoparanitrotoluene; p-(Bromomethyl)nitrobenzene; p-Nitrobenzyl bromide; Toluene, alpha-bromo-p-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Off-white or tan powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (rat) = 56 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; [REPROTOX] Hydrolyzed by water; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "4-Nitrobenzyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
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