| Agent Name | o-Xylyl bromide |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 89-92-9 |
| Formula | C8-H9-Br |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 1-(Bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 2-Methylbenzyl bromide; 2-Xylyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-o-xylene; alpha-Bromo-ortho-xylene; o-Methylbenzyl bromide; o-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Halogenated Monoaromatics |
| Description | Prisms; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with melting point of 18-20 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in organic synthesis and as a military tear gas; [Merck Index] |
| Comments | Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; A strong irritant; [Hawley] Toxic by inhalation; Causes burns; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mm Hg |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Lacrimator | Yes |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
o-Xylyl bromide
CAS Number
89-92-9
Formula
C8-H9-Br
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-(Bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzene; 2-(Bromomethyl)toluene; 2-Methylbenzyl bromide; 2-Xylyl bromide; Benzene, 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methyl-; alpha-Bromo-o-xylene; alpha-Bromo-ortho-xylene; o-Methylbenzyl bromide; o-Xylene, alpha-bromo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Prisms; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with melting point of 18-20 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis and as a military tear gas; [Merck Index]
Comments
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; A strong irritant; [Hawley] Toxic by inhalation; Causes burns; May cause pneumonitis and pulmonary edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.15 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Lacrimator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.