Bromotrichloromethane
Agent Name
Bromotrichloromethane
CAS Number
75-62-7
Formula
C-Br-Cl3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carbon bromotrichloride; Carbon trichlorobromide; Methane, bromotrichloro-; Monobromotrichloromethane; Trichlorobromomethane; Trichloromethyl bromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid; Insoluble in water; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as a flame retardant; [HSDB]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (rat) = 119 mg/kg; Causes CNS depression; [ChemIDplus] Causes liver injury in animal studies; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
39 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: