1,2,3-Tribromopropane
Agent Name
1,2,3-Tribromopropane
CAS Number
96-11-7
Formula
C3-H5-Br3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Glycerol tribromohydrin; Glyceryl tribromohydrin; s-Tribromopropane; sym-Tribromopropane; Propane, 1,2,3-tribromo-; [ChemIDplus] Tribromohydrin; [Merck Index]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Liquid; mp = 16.5 deg C; [Merck Index] Light yellow liquid; mp = 16-17 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a nematicide; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Suspected carcinogen (limited evidence in animals); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "1,2,3-Trichloropropane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: