2,3-Dibromopropanol
Agent Name
2,3-Dibromopropanol
CAS Number
96-13-9
Formula
C3-H6-Br2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dibromopropan-3-ol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-; 2,3-Dibromo-1-propanol; 2,3-Dibromopropyl alcohol; Brominex 257; DBP (flame retardant); Dibromopropanol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Alcohols
Description
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Faintly yellow clear viscous liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make flame retardants, insecticides, and pharmaceuticals; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen, tumorigen and severe eye irritant; Causes somnolence and dyspnea in lethal-dose inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; [CAMEO] A severe eye irritant; Readily absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.09 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 9,920 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 113 deg C; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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