| Agent Name | Bromethalin |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 63333-35-7 |
| Formula | C14-H7-Br3-F3-N3-O4 |
| Major Category | Pesticides |
| Synonyms | 4,6-Dinitro-N-methyl-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-o-toluidine; Benzenamine, N-methyl-2,4-dinitro-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)- (9CI); Bromethalin Bait; Bromethaline [ISO-French]; EL 614; Gold crest vengeance; Lilly 126714; N-Methyl-2,4-dinitro-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzenamine; Vengeance; alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-N-methyl-4,6-dinitro-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-o-toluidine; o-Toluidine, 4,6-dinitro-N-methyl-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Rodenticides |
| Description | Pale yellow odorless solid; [Merck Index] White solid; [Reference #1] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a rodenticide; Effective against rodents resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides; Does not induce bait shyness; [HSDB] Used in and around buildings, in transport vehicles, and in sewers; [Reference #1] |
| Comments | Single oral doses caused lesions and other degenerative changes in the brains of animals; [HSDB] In high-dose animal experiments, causes ataxia and seizures after acute exposure and degenerative changes of the brain and spinal cord after chronic exposure; [RTECS] An uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation; [Reference #1] May be absorbed through skin; Targets the nervous system; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 9.7E-8 mm Hg |
| Lethal Concentration | LC50 (rat) = 24 mg/m3/1h |
| Half Life | 5.6 days (plasma); |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
| Other Poison | Uncoupler |
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| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Bromethalin
CAS Number
63333-35-7
Formula
C14-H7-Br3-F3-N3-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
4,6-Dinitro-N-methyl-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-o-toluidine; Benzenamine, N-methyl-2,4-dinitro-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)- (9CI); Bromethalin Bait; Bromethaline [ISO-French]; EL 614; Gold crest vengeance; Lilly 126714; N-Methyl-2,4-dinitro-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzenamine; Vengeance; alpha,alpha,alpha-Trifluoro-N-methyl-4,6-dinitro-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-o-toluidine; o-Toluidine, 4,6-dinitro-N-methyl-N-(2,4,6-tribromophenyl)-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rodenticides
Description
Pale yellow odorless solid; [Merck Index] White solid; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses
Used as a rodenticide; Effective against rodents resistant to anticoagulant rodenticides; Does not induce bait shyness; [HSDB] Used in and around buildings, in transport vehicles, and in sewers; [Reference #1]
Comments
Single oral doses caused lesions and other degenerative changes in the brains of animals; [HSDB] In high-dose animal experiments, causes ataxia and seizures after acute exposure and degenerative changes of the brain and spinal cord after chronic exposure; [RTECS] An uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation; [Reference #1] May be absorbed through skin; Targets the nervous system; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.7E-8 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 24 mg/m3/1h
Half Life
5.6 days (plasma);
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS Neurotoxin
Other Poison
Uncoupler
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: