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Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
CH2BrCOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2Br
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid when pure, rapidly becomes violet even in absence of air, soluble in acetone, alcohol, benzene, and ether, slightly soluble in water, toxic by inhalation and skin contact, a lachrymating gas, strong irritant, used in organic synthesis, as tear gas.

OBS

Shipping regulations for this product : Rail - Poison gas label - Not acceptable passenger; Air - Not acceptable.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH2BrCOCH3 or CH3-CO-CH2Br

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2BrCOCH3
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2Br
formula, see observation
DEF

Liquide incolore, toxique, F = -54 °, E = 136 5 [...] peu soluble dans eau, alcool, soluble dans l'acétone, éther, benzène. Util. synthèse organique, lacrymogène.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH2BrCOCH3 ou CH3-CO-CH2Br

Spanish

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