Indium tribromide
Agent Name
Indium tribromide
CAS Number
13465-09-3
Formula
Br3-In
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Indium bromide (InBr3); [ChemIDplus] Indium (III) bromide; [MSDSonline] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Yellowish odorless crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as regio-, chemo-, and stereoselective Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Bromine." See "Indium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, as In
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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