2-Bromonitrobenzene

Agent Name
2-Bromonitrobenzene
CAS Number
577-19-5
Formula
C6-H4-Br-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Bromonitrobenzene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Bromo-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitrobromobenzene; o-Bromonitrobenzene; o-Nitrobromobenzene; o-Nitrophenyl bromide; Benzene, 1-bromo-2-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2732
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Light yellow solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May have cumulative adverse effects to health; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00989 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrobromobenzenes." VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Other Information
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