o-Xylyl bromide
Agent Name
o-Xylyl bromide
CAS Number
89-92-9
Formula
C8-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-(Bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 2-Methylbenzyl bromide; 2-Xylyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-o-xylene; alpha-Bromo-ortho-xylene; o-Methylbenzyl bromide; o-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Prisms; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with melting point of 18-20 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as a military tear gas; [Merck Index]
Comments
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; A strong irritant; [Hawley] Toxic by inhalation; Causes burns; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.153 mm Hg
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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