3-Bromotoluene
Agent Name
3-Bromotoluene
CAS Number
591-17-3
Formula
C7-H7-Br
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Bromo-3-methylbenzene; 3-Bromo-1-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-1-bromobenzene; 3-Methylbromobenzene; 5-Bromotoluene; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-methyl-; Toluene, 3-bromo-; Toluene, m-bromo-; m-Bromotoluene; m-Methylbromobenzene; m-Tolyl bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent for fats, waxes, and resins; Also used as an intermediate and research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
Irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.53 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 6800 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 60 deg C; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: