m-Xylyl bromide
Agent Name
m-Xylyl bromide
CAS Number
620-13-3
Formula
C8-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-(Bromomethyl)-3-methylbenzene; 3-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 3-Methylbenzyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-3-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-m-xylene; m-Methylbenzyl bromide; m-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN1701
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as a military tear gas; [Merck Index]
Comments
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; Strong irritant; [Hawley] Causes burns; Toxic by inhalation; Inhalation can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.192 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rabbit) = 200 gm/m3/30 minutes; [MSDSonline]
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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