alpha,alpha'-Dibromo-p-xylene

Agent Name
alpha,alpha'-Dibromo-p-xylene
CAS Number
623-24-5
Formula
C8-H8-Br2
Major Category
Other Classes
alpha,alpha'-Dibromo-p-xylene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,4-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene; 1,4-Dibromomethylbenzene; p-Bis(bromomethyl)benzene; p-Xylylene dibromide; Benzene, 1,4-bis(bromomethyl)-; p-Xylene, alpha,alpha'-dibromo- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN3261
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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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

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