Xylyl bromide

Agent Name
Xylyl bromide
CAS Number
35884-77-6
Formula
C8-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Xylyl bromide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Benzene, bromodimethyl-; alpha-Bromoxylene; [ChemIDplus] UN1701
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Clear liquid with aromatic odor (mixture of isomers); [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a tear gas and to produce other organic chemicals; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong lachrymator; [HSDB] Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Strong irritant; [Hawley] See m-Xylyl bromide, o-Xylyl bromide, and p-Xylyl bromide.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes

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