n-Butyl iodide

Agent Name
n-Butyl iodide
Alternative Name
1-Iodobutane
CAS Number
542-69-8
Formula
C4-H9-I
Major Category
Other Classes
n-Butyl iodide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Iodobutane; 1-Jodbutan [Czech]; Butyl iodide; Butane, 1-iodo-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1-Bromobutane" and "n-Butyl chloride."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
13.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 6,100 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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