vinyl bromide; bromoethylene

Introduction

CH2=CHBr

Epidemiology

• occupationally exposure to vinyl bromide via inhalation during its manufacture or use

Adverse effects

• liver is the primary target organ following inhalation exposure to vinyl bromide in humans & animals (acute & chronic)
• in high concentrations, vinyl bromide may produce dizziness, disorientation, & sleepiness in humans
• probable human carcinogen

Laboratory

• vinyl bromide in air

More general terms

• alkene; olefin
• halogenated hydrocarbon

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=11641