2-Bromopyridine
Agent Name
2-Bromopyridine
CAS Number
109-04-6
Formula
C5-H4-Br-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Pyridyl bromide; beta-Bromopyridine; o-Bromopyridine; Pyridine, 2-bromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless oily liquid; [EPA - PPRTV] Pale yellow or colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, pyrithione-based biocides, and other organic chemicals; [ExPub: EPA - PPRTV]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; Highly toxic by skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) < 200,000 mg/m3/1hr
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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