(Bromomethylphenyl-4')-2 benzonitrile (CED0110787)

(Bromomethylphenyl-4')-2 benzonitrile is an organic compound with the formula C14H10BrN and an average molecular weight of 272.14 g/mol. (Bromomethylphenyl-4')-2 benzonitrile belongs to the biphenyls and derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance has been found in or released from 19 recorded sources across several sectors. In the category of drinking water and water supply, it is present in bottled water, desalinated water, drinking water, and tap water. It occurs in aquatic systems and sediments, including freshwater, groundwater, seawater, and surface water. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it is detected in industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Additionally, the compound is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers. It is also found in marine, shipping, and aquaculture sources, such as bilge water and ballast water, as well as in irrigation water used for agriculture and land management, and two other sectors. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.