1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
Agent Name
1-Bromo-3-methylbutane
CAS Number
107-82-4
Formula
C5-H11-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Methylbutyl bromide; 4-Bromo-2-methylbutane; Isoamyl bromide; Isobutylmethyl bromide; Isopentyl bromide; Butane, 1-bromo-3-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2341
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
Emergency medical treatment: see "1-Bromopropane." [HSDB] May cause irritation or burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
34.6 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mammal) = 21,300 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -6 deg C; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: