Agent Name | o-Xylyl bromide |
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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] |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects | |
Lacrimator | Yes |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |