1-Bromo-2-methylpropane
Agent Name
1-Bromo-2-methylpropane
Alternative Name
Isobutyl bromide
CAS Number
78-77-3
Formula
C4-H9-Br
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Bromoisobutane; iso-Butyl bromide; Isobutyl bromide; Propane, 1-bromo-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Methylpropyl bromide; [Merck Index] UN2342
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index] Light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make large scale and fine chemicals; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Bromobutane" and "1-Bromopropane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
72 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mouse) = 50,500 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Bromomethylpropanes."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: