Acetyl bromide
Agent Name
Acetyl bromide
CAS Number
506-96-7
Formula
C2-H3-Br-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Acetic acid, bromide; Ethanoyl bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Clear fuming liquid with a pungent odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
Skin contact can cause blisters; Inhalation can cause acute pneumonitis; [CAMEO] See the Process, "Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Vapor Pressure
122 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TIH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: