1.0 2009-06-22 16:08:37 UTC 2026-08-26 00:12:07 UTC T3D1795 Dibromomethane SmallMolecule Dibromomethane (CH2Br2) is an exogenous organic compound with an average molecular weight of 173.84 g/mol. At room temperature, this substance exists as a liquid. Dibromomethane belongs to the halomethanes, a subclass of alkyl halides within the organic compounds. Biologically, the compound serves as a marine metabolite. It is used as a solvent, a gage fluid, and in organic synthesis. The compound is found in or released from 19 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, discharge lamps, and electrically stimulated smoking devices, among five other sources. In the category of food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to food preservation, processing meats, and fermentation processes for beer. Household cleaning and consumer products containing the compound include soap detergents, bleaching agents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Additionally, it is found in drinking water and water supply, as well as in building and construction materials such as stairs, ramps, and fencing. Regarding human interaction and material science, the recorded exposure route for dibromomethane is oral. In the context of plastics, results are inconclusive in superabsorbent polymer. Industrial/Workplace Toxin Synthetic Toxin Organic Compound Organobromide Bromide Compound Industrial/Workplace Toxin Synthetic Compound CH2Br2 Dibrommethan Dibromoethane Dibromomethylene Methane, dibromo- Methylenbromid Methylene bromide methylene bromide ion (1+) methylene bromide, 79Br2-labeled methylene bromide, 80Br-labeled methylene bromide, 80Br2-labeled methylene bromide, 82Br-labeled methylene bromide, 82Br2-labeled Methylene dibromide Qmacd\qih CH2Br2 173.835 171.852325358 dibromomethane dibromomethane 74-95-3 BrCBr InChI=1S/CH2Br2/c2-1-3/h1H2 FJBFPHVGVWTDIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Organic compounds Organohalogen compounds Alkyl halides Halomethanes Halomethanes Alkyl bromides Hydrocarbon derivatives Organobromides Aliphatic acyclic compound Alkyl bromide Halomethane Hydrocarbon derivative Organobromide Aliphatic acyclic compounds bromomethanes one-carbon compound Detected and Not Quantified Exogenous Cytoplasm Extracellular Liquid Colorless to pale yellow liquid. melting_point -52.5°C solubility 11.9 mg/mL at 30°C [GROSS,PM & SAYLOR,JH (1931)] logp 1.8 logp 1.48 ALOGPS logs -1.29 ALOGPS solubility 8.82e+00 g/l ALOGPS logp 1.04 ChemAxon iupac dibromomethane ChemAxon average_mass 173.835 ChemAxon mono_mass 171.852325358 ChemAxon smiles BrCBr ChemAxon formula CH2Br2 ChemAxon inchi InChI=1S/CH2Br2/c2-1-3/h1H2 ChemAxon inchikey FJBFPHVGVWTDIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N ChemAxon polar_surface_area 0 ChemAxon refractivity 22.07 ChemAxon polarizability 8.67 ChemAxon rotatable_bond_count 0 ChemAxon acceptor_count 0 ChemAxon donor_count 0 ChemAxon physiological_charge 0 ChemAxon formal_charge 0 ChemAxon Oral (L626) ; inhalation (L626) ; dermal (L626) Bromine is a powerful oxidizing agent and is able to release oxygen free radicals from the water in mucous membranes. These free radicals are also potent oxidizers and produce tissue damage. In additon, the formation of hydrobromic and bromic acids will result in secondary irritation. The bromide ion is also known to affect the central nervous system, causing bromism. This is believed to be a result of bromide ions substituting for chloride ions in the in actions of neurotransmitters and transport systems, thus affecting numerous synaptic processes. (L626, L627, A543) Bromine is mainly absorbed via inhalation, but may also enter the body through dermal contact. Bromine salts can be ingested. Due to its reactivity, bromine quickly forms bromide and may be deposited in the tissues, displacing other halogens. (L626) LD50: 3738 mg/kg (Subcutaneous, Mouse) (T14) LC50: 40 g/m3 over 2 hours (Inhalation, Rat) (T14) No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). It may be produced synthetically or naturally by marine algae. Dibromomethane is used as a solvent, gage fluid and in organic synthesis. Diatomic bromine does not occur naturally, but bromine salts can be found in crustal rock. #<HealthEffect::ActiveRecord_Associations_CollectionProxy:0x00007f722249ce60> Bromine vapour causes irritation and direct damage to the mucous membranes. Symptoms include lacrimation, rhinorrhoea, eye irritation with mucous secretions from the oropharyngeal and upper airways, coughing, dyspnoea, choking, wheezing, epistaxis, and headache. The bromide ion is a central nervous system depressant producing ataxia, slurred speech, tremor, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, visual disturbances, unsteadiness, headaches, impaired memory and concentration, disorientation and hallucinations. This is called bromism. (L626, L627) EYES: irrigate opened eyes for several minutes under running water. INGESTION: do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water (never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person). Seek immediate medical advice. SKIN: should be treated immediately by rinsing the affected parts in cold running water for at least 15 minutes, followed by thorough washing with soap and water. If necessary, the person should shower and change contaminated clothing and shoes, and then must seek medical attention. INHALATION: supply fresh air. If required provide artificial respiration. 3024 2916 47077 CPD-10560 C027947 Dibromomethane 1569 17529981 Lewis RJ (1996). Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Golomb, BA (1999). A Review of the Scientific Literature As It Pertains to Gulf War Illnesses. Volume 2: Pyridostigmine Bromide. Washington, DC: RAND. Wikipedia. Bromine. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromine International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) INCHEM (1992). Poison Information Monograph for Bromine. : http://www.inchem.org/documents/pims/chemical/pim080.htm Wikipedia. Potassium bromide. Last Updated 9 June 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_bromide Wikipedia. 1,2-Dibromoethane. Last Updated 24 May 2009. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,2-Dibromoethane