1-Bromo-4-nitrobenzene
Agent Name
1-Bromo-4-nitrobenzene
CAS Number
586-78-7
Formula
C6-H4-Br-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Bromonitrobenzene; 4-Nitrobromobenzene; 4-Nitrophenyl bromide; p-Bromonitrobenzene; p-Nitrobromobenzene; p-Nitrophenyl bromide; Benzene, 1-bromo-4-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2732
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Cream colored or brown powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Nitrobromobenzenes are used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Nitrobromobenzenes: May cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [CAMEO] A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [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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