Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
p-Bromohydroxybenzene; p-Bromophenic acid; 4-Bromophenol; Phenol, 4-bromo-; Phenol, p-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] 4-BP; [INCHEM CICADS]
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Off-white crystalline powder with a phenolic odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a disinfectant; [Merck Index] Naturally occurs in the marine environment; [INCHEM CICADS]
Comments
No nephrotoxicity observed in rats; [INCHEM CICADS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by skin absorption; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "o-Bromophenol" and "4-Chlorophenol."
Vapor Pressure
0.0117 mm Hg
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: