1,1,1-Tribromo-2-methyl-2-propanol

Agent Name
1,1,1-Tribromo-2-methyl-2-propanol
CAS Number
76-08-4
Formula
C4-H7-Br3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
1,1,1-Tribromo-2-methyl-2-propanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Propanol, 1,1,1-tribromo-2-methyl-; 2-Tribromomethyl-2-propanol; Acetonbromoform; Acetone-bromoform; Brometon; Brometone; Bromobutanol; Tribromo-tert-butyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Alcohols
Description
White solid with a camphor-like odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as modifier in polymerization of vinyl chloride and in other organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
"Abuse may lead to habituation or addiction." [HSDB] See "1-Chloro-2-propanol" and "1-Bromo-2-propanol."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00111 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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