n-Amyl bromide
Agent Name
n-Amyl bromide
Alternative Name
1-Bromopentane
CAS Number
110-53-2
Formula
C5-H11-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Pentyl bromide; 1-Bromopentane; Amyl bromide; Pentyl bromide; n-Pentyl bromide; Pentane, 1-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Clear, light yellow liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes other liver changes and effects on transaminases in oral toxic-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] A skin, respiratory tract, and strong eye irritant; [Aldrich MSDS] See "1-Bromopropane" and "2-Bromopentane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
12.6 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 47,600 mg/m3/2hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
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: