p-Xylyl bromide
Agent Name
p-Xylyl bromide
CAS Number
104-81-4
Formula
C8-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-(Bromomethyl)-4-methylbenzene; 4-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 4-Methylbenzyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-p-xylene; alpha-Bromo-p-xylol; p-(Bromomethyl)toluene; p-Methylbenzyl bromide; p-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; p-Xylyl alpha-bromide; p-Xylyl-alpha-bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Needles from alcohol; [Merck Index] White crystals, insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as a military tear gas; [Merck Index]
Comments
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Strong irritant to eyes and skin; [Hawley] Causes burns; Toxic by ingestion; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.098 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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