3-Bromonitrobenzene
Agent Name
3-Bromonitrobenzene
CAS Number
585-79-5
Formula
C6-H4-Br-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Bromo-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitrobromobenzene; m-Bromonitrobenzene; m-Nitrobromobenzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-3-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2732
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Light yellow or tan solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An 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
0.07 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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