1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanedione
Agent Name
1,4-Dibromo-2,3-butanedione
CAS Number
6305-43-7
Formula
C4-H4-Br2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,4-Dibromobutanedione; 2,2'-Dibromobiacetyl; 2,3-Butanedione, 1,4-dibromo-; S 67; 1,4-Dibromobutane-2,3-dione; [ChemIDplus] sym-Dibromodiacetyl; [MP Biomedicals MSDS]
Category
Halogenated Ketones
Description
Light yellow powder; [Aldrich MSDS] Irritating odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Reacts covalently with pyruvate kinase from rabbit muscle to cause inactivation of the enzyme." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Causes acute pulmonary edema and diffuse hepatitis in intravenous lethal-dose studies of dogs; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Aldrich MSDS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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