Agent Name | 4-Nitrobenzyl bromide |
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CAS Number | 100-11-8 |
Formula | C7-H6-Br-N-O2 |
Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms | 4-(Bromomethyl)nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-4-nitro-; Nitrobenzyl bromide; Toluene, alpha-bromo-4-nitro-; alpha-Bromo-4-nitrotoluene; alpha-Bromo-p-nitrotoluene; alpha-Bromoparanitrotoluene; p-(Bromomethyl)nitrobenzene; p-Nitrobenzyl bromide; Toluene, alpha-bromo-p-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3261 |
Category | Nitros, Aromatic |
Description | Off-white or tan powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Comments | Intravenous LD50 (rat) = 56 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; [REPROTOX] Hydrolyzed by water; Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "4-Nitrobenzyl chloride." |
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Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s." |
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Lacrimator | Yes |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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