Triphenylmethyl bromide
Agent Name
Triphenylmethyl bromide
CAS Number
596-43-0
Formula
C19-H15-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,1',1''-(bromomethylidyne)tris-; Methane, bromotriphenyl-; Bromotriphenylmethane; Trityl bromide; [ChemIDplus] UN1759
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Light yellow powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 180 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Triphenylmethane." See "Chlorotriphenylmethane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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