Bromobenzyl cyanide
Agent Name
Bromobenzyl cyanide
CAS Number
5798-79-8
Formula
C8-H6-Br-N
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Acetic acid, bromophenyl-, nitrile; Acetonitrile, bromophenyl-; BBC; BBN; Benzeneacetonitrile, alpha-bromo-; Bromobenzylcyanide; Bromobenzylnitrile; CA; CA (Tear gas); Camite; alpha-Brombenzylkyanid [Czech]; alpha-Bromo-alpha-tolunitrile; alpha-Bromobenzeneacetonitrile; alpha-Bromobenzyl cyanide; alpha-Bromophenylacetonitrile; Bromo(phenyl)acetonitrile; [ChemIDplus] UN1694
Category
Tear Gas Agents
Description
Pale yellow crystals; [CAMEO] Yellowish solid with an odor of soured fruit; mp = 29 deg C; [HSDB] Pure: Yellow to white solid; Impure: Oily brown liquid; [EPA OHM/TADS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a war gas and irritant gas for law enforcement; [HSDB]
Comments
A lachrymator; [HSDB] Exposure to high concentrations may be fatal; [CAMEO] Extremely toxic; 109 ppm is lethal to humans in 5 hours; [EPA OHM/TADS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as CN
MAK
2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as CN
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as CN
Vapor Pressure
0.00465 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (mouse) > 1,160 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Melting point = 77 degrees F; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Bromobenzyl cyanides."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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