Bromoacetonitrile
Agent Name
Bromoacetonitrile
CAS Number
590-17-0
Formula
C2-H2-Br-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Bromomethyl cyanide; Cyanomethyl bromide; Acetonitrile, bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Nitriles
Description
Pale yellow to light amber liquid; [CAMEO] Yellow, oily liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; A corrosive substance that causes lacrimation; [CAMEO] Toxic by inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion; Causes burns; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] See "NITRILES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point > 200 deg F; [CAMEO] ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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