Ethyl magnesium bromide

Agent Name
Ethyl magnesium bromide
CAS Number
925-90-6
Formula
C2-H5-Br-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Ethyl magnesium bromide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bromoethylmagnesium; Magnesium, bromoethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3399
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Light brown solution in ether; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "organometallic substance, liquid, water reactive, flammable."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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