p-Dibromobenzene
Agent Name
p-Dibromobenzene
Alternative Name
1,4-Dibromobenzene
CAS Number
106-37-6
Formula
C6-H4-Br2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,4-Dibromobenzene; Benzene, 1,4-dibromo-; Benzene, p-dibromo-; p-Bromophenyl bromide; [ChemIDplus] UN2711
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Colorless solid; [Hawley] Colorless, white, or slightly yellow solid; [CHEMINFO] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis of dyestuffs and drugs; Has been used as a fumigant; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; May cause kidney and liver injury; [MSDSonline] See "Bromobenzene." See "p-Dichlorobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0575 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dibromobenzene." 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: