(1,2-Dibromoethyl)benzene
Agent Name
(1,2-Dibromoethyl)benzene
CAS Number
93-52-7
Formula
C8-H8-Br2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dibromo-1-phenylethane; 1,2-Dibromo-2-phenylethane; alpha,beta-Dibromoethylbenzene; Dowspray 9; vic-Styrene dibromide; 1,2-Dibromo(phenyl)ethane; Benzene, (1,2-dibromoethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzyl bromide" and "Benzyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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