Propionyl bromide
Agent Name
Propionyl bromide
CAS Number
598-22-1
Formula
C3-H5-Br-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Propanoyl bromide; [ChemIDplus] UN2920
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Clear dark brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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