4-Bromotoluene
Agent Name
4-Bromotoluene
CAS Number
106-38-7
Formula
C7-H7-Br
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Bromo-4-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-4-bromobenzene; 4-Bromo-1-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-1-bromobenzene; 4-Methylbromobenzene; 4-Methylphenyl bromide; 4-Tolyl bromide; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-methyl-; Parabromotoluene; Toluene, 4-bromo-; Toluene, p-bromo-; p-Bromotoluene; p-Methylbromobenzene; p-Methylphenyl bromide; p-Tolyl bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Solid; [HSDB] May also be in the form of pale yellow liquid; [CAMEO] White crystalline solid; mp = 26-29 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate and solvent for fats, waxes, and resins; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] May cause CNS depression at high concentrations; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.15 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 6,800 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 85 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: