Ethyl magnesium bromide
Agent Name
Ethyl magnesium bromide
CAS Number
925-90-6
Formula
C2-H5-Br-Mg
Major Category
Metals
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
Other Information
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