t-Butyl bromide
Agent Name
t-Butyl bromide
Alternative Name
2-Bromo-2-methylpropane
CAS Number
507-19-7
Formula
C4-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Bromo-2-methylpropane; 2-Bromoisobutane; Bromotrimethylmethane; Propane, 2-bromo-2-methyl-; Tertiarybutyl bromide; Trimethylbromomethane; tert-Butyl bromide; [ChemIDplus] UN2342
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless to yellow-brown liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a laboratory reagent for organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
Caused local irritation and necrosis to skin of mice and eyes of rabbits; Positive results in mutagenicity test; Emergency medical treatment: see "2-Bromopropane." [HSDB] Tumorigenic; [RTECS] Highly flammable; May cause irritation or burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
135 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 18.3 deg C; [eChemPortal: ERMA] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Bromomethylpropanes." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: