Vinylmagnesium bromide
Agent Name
Vinylmagnesium bromide
CAS Number
1826-67-1
Formula
C2-H3-Br-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Bromovinylmagnesium; Magnesium, bromoethenyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3399
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
12-17% tetrahydrofuran solution: Brown liquid with an ether-like odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
12-17% in tetrahydrofuran (CAS# 109-99-9): Pyrophoric; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; May form explosive peroxides; Causes burns; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Vinylmagnesium chloride."
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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