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Bromoacetone is an organobromide compound. It is a lachrymatory agent and was used in World War I as a chemical weapon (called BA by British and B-Stoff by Germans) and later as a riot control agent. Today it is considered obsolete (due to its toxicity) and is no longer in use for riot control purposes, but is a useful reagent in organic synthesis. Bromoacetone is prepared by combining bromine and acetone with a catalytic acid such as sulfuric acid. Bromoacetone has been shown to be a by-product of drinking water treatment using chlorine dioxide and chloramines in water high in bromide concentrations. Bromoacetone is found in the essential oil of a seaweed species (Asparagopsis taxiformis) that grows in the ocean around the Hawaiian Islands. Bromoacetone is structurally similar to chloroacetone. Both chemicals are irritants however, data suggest that bromoacetone is more toxic than chloroacetone. As a chemical warfare or riot control agent, bromoacetone is/was considered to be a rapid acting casualty producing agent capable of causing casualties within minutes of dissemination. Eye exposure to as little as 1 mg can cause pain and irritation. Inhalation of as little as 2-5 mg can cause coughing, nose and throat irritation and congestion. Inhalation of higher concentrations may lead to severe sore throat, nasal congestion and serious discomfort. Skin contact with as little as 2-30 mg can produce irritation, itching, swelling and general discomfort. Skin exposure to 50-100mg may lead to blisters.

1-bromopropan-2-one

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InChI=1S/C3H5BrO/c1-3(5)2-4/h2H2,1H3

CC(=O)CBr

CC(=O)CBr

        
            BROMOACETONE
        
            Bromo-2-propanone
        
            1-Bromo-2-propanone
        
            598-31-2
        
            Monobromoacetone
        
            Acetonyl bromide
        
            Martonite
        
            1-bromopropan-2-one
        
            2-Propanone, 1-bromo-
        
            1-Bromoacetone
        

                

                  
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• Hydrocarbon derivatives
• Organic oxides
• Organobromides
• Alkyl bromides