o-Dibromobenzene
Agent Name
o-Dibromobenzene
Alternative Name
1,2-Dibromobenzene
CAS Number
583-53-9
Formula
C6-H4-Br2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,2-dibromo-; Benzene, o-dibromo- (8CI); 1,2-Dibromobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2711
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Pale yellow liquid; Not miscible or difficult to mix in water; Melting point = 5-8 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Bromobenzene." See "o-Dichlorobenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.139 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dibromobenzene." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: