Dibromobenzene

Agent Name
Dibromobenzene
CAS Number
26249-12-7 
Formula
C6-H4-Br2
Major Category
Other Classes
Dibromobenzene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Benzene, dibromo-; [ChemIDplus] Dibromobenceno (Spanish DOT); [CAMEO] UN2711
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Thick liquid with a pleasant odor; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [NJ-HSFS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent for oils and fuels; [CAMEO] Also used in organic synthesis; [NJ-HSFS]
Comments
Highly flammable; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant; Inhalation may cause nose and throat irritation; [NJ-HSFS] See "Bromobenzene." See "Dichlorobenzene, mixed isomers."
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Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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