1-Bromo-2-propanol
Agent Name
1-Bromo-2-propanol
CAS Number
19686-73-8
Formula
C3-H7-Br-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Hydroxypropyl bromide; 1-Bromopropan-2-ol; 2-Propanol, 1-bromo-; [ChemIDplus]
1-Bromo-2-hydroxypropane; 2-Hydroxy-2-methylethyl bromide; Propylene bromohydrin; [CAMEO] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Alcohols
Description
Colorless to dark-brown liquid; [CAMEO] Brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Can cause narcosis and injury to the kidneys and liver; An irritant that may be corrosive to tissues and may cause severe lung injury if aspirated; [CAMEO] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1-Chloro-2-propanol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
16 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Highly flammable liquid; VP = 16 mm Hg at 126 degrees F; [CAMEO]; Flash point = 130 deg F; The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: