2-Bromoethanol
Agent Name
2-Bromoethanol
Alternative Name
Ethylene bromohydrin
CAS Number
540-51-2
Formula
C2-H5-Br-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Bromo-2-ethanol; 2-Bromoethanol; 2-Bromoethyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxyethyl bromide; Bromoethanol; Ethylene bromohydrin; Ethylenebromohydrin; Glycol bromohydrin; 2-Bromo-1-ethanol; Ethanol, 2-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Alcohols
Description
Colorless to dark brown liquid. Sweet burning taste; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, it may cause chemical pneumonitis. [CHEMINFO MSDS] A skin and eye irritant and may be corrosive; Inhalation of vapors may cause loss of consciousness and respiratory distress; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 105 deg F;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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