Phenylmagnesium bromide
Agent Name
Phenylmagnesium bromide
CAS Number
100-58-3
Formula
C6-H5-Br-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Bromophenylmagnesium; Magnesium, bromophenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3399
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
3 molar (76%) solution in diethyl ether: Yellow to brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
3 molar solution in diethyl ether (CAS# 60-29-7): Reacts violently with water evolving flammable gases; May form explosive peroxides; Causes burns; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Methyl magnesium bromide," "Cyclohexylmagnesium chloride," "Phenylmagnesium chloride," and "Ethyl magnesium bromide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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