Bromodiphenylmethane
Agent Name
Bromodiphenylmethane
CAS Number
776-74-9
Formula
C13-H11-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
alpha-Bromodiphenylmethane; Benzhydryl bromide; Diphenylbromomethane; Diphenylmethyl bromide; Diphenylmethyl bromide solution (DOT); Diphenylmethyl bromide, solid (DOT); Methane, bromodiphenyl- (solution); Benzene, 1,1'-(bromomethylene)bis-; Bromo(diphenyl)methane; Methane, bromodiphenyl- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] alpha-Phenylbenzyl bromide; [CAMEO] UN1770
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
White solid; [CAMEO] Light brown solid with a pungent odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Decomposed by hot water evolving hydrobromic acid; Causes burns (in the presence of moisture) and lachrymation; [CAMEO] Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Chlorodiphenylmethane" and "Diphenylmethane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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