(1-Bromoethyl)benzene
Agent Name
(1-Bromoethyl)benzene
CAS Number
585-71-7
Formula
C8-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(alpha-Bromoethyl)benzene; 1-Bromo-1-phenylethane; 1-Phenethyl bromide; 1-Phenyl-1-bromoethane; 1-Phenylethyl bromide; Benzene, (1-bromoethyl)-; alpha-Methylbenzyl bromide; alpha-Phenethyl bromide; alpha-Phenylethyl bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
The undesired alpha isomer formed in the production of the useful intermediate 1-Bromo-2-phenylethane; [Ullmann]
Comments
Isomer of (2-Bromoethyl)benzene; Emergency medical treatment: see Lacrimators; [HSDB] A skin and severe eye irritant; May cause lacrimation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 96 deg C; [HSDB]
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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