Strontium bromide
Agent Name
Strontium bromide
CAS Number
10476-81-0
Formula
Br2-Sr
Major Category
Metals
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Hexahydrate: Colorless deliquescent crystals or white solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Has been used as an anticonvulsant and sedative; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (rat) = 1,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Heavy exposure may cause CNS depression; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Calcium bromide" and "Magnesium bromide."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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