1,2-Dibromoethyl acetate

Agent Name
1,2-Dibromoethyl acetate
CAS Number
24442-57-7
Formula
C4-H6-Br2-O2
Major Category
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1,2-Dibromoethyl acetate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Dibromoethanol acetate; Acetic acid, 1,2-dibromoethyl ester; Ethanol, 1,2-dibromo-, acetate; alpha,beta-Dibromoethyl acetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Esters
Comments
Acutely toxic by dermal and oral routes; In acute inhalation study of rats, caused pulmonary edema, probably by direct action on the lung; A strong irritant; Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] See "1,2-Dichloroethyl acetate."
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Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes

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