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methyl bromide

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Description

methyl bromide: used in ionization chambers, degreasing wool, extracting oils; insect fumigant; high concentrations can produce pulmonary edema,narcosis; chronic exposure can cause CNS depression,kidney injury; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

bromomethane : A one-carbon compound in which the carbon is attached by single bonds to three hydrogen atoms and one bromine atom. It is produced naturally by marine algae. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID6323
CHEMBL ID48339
CHEBI ID39275
MeSH IDM0046604

Synonyms (127)

Synonym
bromo-methane
bercema
RFDFIF@ ,
bromomethane
inchi=1/ch3br/c1-2/h1h
methane, bromo-
74-83-9
einecs 200-813-2
m-b-r 98
detia gas ex-m
r 40b1
drexel plant bed gas
dowfume mc-2 fumigant
profume (obs.)
superior methyl bromide-2
hsdb 779
ccris 385
bromometano [italian]
methyl bromide [bsi:iso]
brom-o-gas methyl bromide soil fumigant
methyl bromide rodent fumigant (with chloropicrin)
brom-o-sol
bromuro di metile [italian]
metafume
bromure de methyle [iso-french]
profume
dowfume
un 1062
un1062
brom-o-gaz
meth-o-gas
pestmaster soil fumigant-1
terr-o-cide ii
m-b-c fumigant
iscobrome
mbc soil fumigant
metylu bromek [polish]
halon 1001
brom-o-gas
meb r
methyl fume
broommethaan [dutch]
methylbromid [german]
terr-o-gas 100
methyl bromide [un1062] [poison gas]
curafume
kayafume
caswell no. 555
haltox
fumigant-1 (obs.)
dowfume mc-2
terr-o-gas 67
brom-methan [german]
edco
dowfume mc-33
dawson 100
celfume
dowfume mc-2r
pestmaster (obs.)
mbc-33 soil fumigant
pestmaster
methogas
dowfume mc-2 soil fumigant
terabol
methyl bromide as a structural fumigant
rcra waste no. u029
MBX ,
rcra waste number u029
bromure de methyle [french]
zytox
f 40b1
bromur di metile [italian]
ai3-01916
terr-o-gas
tri-brom
epa pesticide chemical code 053201
bromomethane, >=99%
mebr
ch3br
methyl bromide
methylbromid
monobromomethane
monobrommethan
embafume
brommethan
CHEBI:39275 ,
BMM ,
methylbromide
methyl bromide, 14c-labeled
B3122
b1618 ,
CHEMBL48339
monobrommethane
bromanylmethane
A838236
C18447
B3121
STL282739
broommethaan
metylu bromek
bromur di metile
ec 200-813-2
brom-methan
methyl bromide [un1062] [poison gas]
unii-9v42e1z7b6
9v42e1z7b6 ,
bromometano
bromure de methyle
bromuro di metile
FT-0628706
AKOS015915144
methyl bromide [mi]
methylbromide [who-dd]
methyl bromide [iso]
methyl bromide [iarc]
methyl bromide [hsdb]
carbon-bromine
fumigant-1
methybrom
DTXSID8020832
mfcd00000166
bromomethane, purum, ampule, >=99.5% (gc)
merth-o-gas
dow fume mc2
methyl bromide, bsi, iso, jmaf
Q421758
bromomethane (methyl bromide) 100 microg/ml in methanol

Research Excerpts

Overview

Methyl bromide (MB) is a fumigant widely used for killing pests on plants in trade, soils, and structures worldwide. MB should be replaced because it is an ozone-depleting substance.

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"Methyl bromide is a pre-plant soil fumigant that is widely used to control nematodes, insects, and fungi in farmlands. "( Severe methyl bromide poisoning causing early acute renal failure and anuria: a case report.
Jian, X; Kan, B; Li, Y; Shi, L; Wang, W; Wen, Z; Yu, G; Zhao, L, 2022
)
2.62
"Methyl bromide is an odourless, colourless, highly volatile gas, primarily used in fumigation. "( Chronic methyl bromide toxicity is ameliorated by haemodialysis.
Chiew, AL; Endre, ZH; Hepburn, KS; Khor, NWM; Lee, ATK; Micallef, M; Somerville, E, 2020
)
2.44
"Methyl bromide (MB) is a fumigant that has been widely used for killing pests on plants in trade, soils, and structures worldwide due to its excellent permeability and insecticidal effect; however, MB should be replaced because it is an ozone-depleting substance. "( Negative effect of methyl bromide fumigation work on the central nervous system.
Cha, W; Choi, J; Hong, YS; Kim, BG; Lee, SY; Lim, E; Lim, HJ; Mo, HH; Park, CG; Park, MG, 2020
)
2.33
"Methyl bromide (MB) is a highly toxic and ozone-depleting substance and should be replaced. "( Variations in methyl bromide concentration with distance and time during quarantine fumigation.
Gu, DC; Hong, YS; Mo, HH; Park, CG; Park, MG, 2021
)
2.42
"Methyl bromide is a halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon that exists as a colorless gas or a volatile liquid. "( Cases from NACCT acute and intensive care symposium: altered mental status, seizures, and rash in a fumigation company employee.
Cumpston, KL; Stromberg, PE, 2013
)
1.83
"Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a chemically reactive compound that has found use as a fire retardant and fumigant used for wood, soil, fruits and grains. "( The toxic chemistry of methyl bromide.
Bulathsinghala, AT; Shaw, IC, 2014
)
2.16
"Methyl bromide is an important atmospheric trace gas, which plays significant roles in the global warming and atmospheric chemistry. "( [Research advances in methyl bromide in the ocean].
Chen, JL; Cui, YQ; Du, HN; Xie, WX; Ye, SY, 2014
)
2.16
"Methyl bromide is a pesticide that has been banned in the United States for use in homes and other residential settings."( Severe Illness from Methyl Bromide Exposure at a Condominium Resort--U.S. Virgin Islands, March 2015.
Cseh, LF; Duncan, MA; Ellis, EM; Graziano, LT; Hunte-Ceasar, TC; Kulkarni, PA; Orr, MF; Risher, JF; Vaouli, E; Watters, MT, 2015
)
1.46
"Methyl bromide is a highly toxic gas with poor olfactory warning properties. "( Neurological manifestation of methyl bromide intoxication.
Phanthumchinda, K; Suwanlaong, K, 2008
)
2.08
"Methyl bromide is a toxic substance that has hazardous effects on human health with acute and chronic exposure. "( Health profiles of methyl bromide applicators in greenhouses in Turkey.
Akca, ET; Ayşe, G; Banu, O; Canan, C; Hakan, B; Hulya, G; Ozgur, K; Ozlem, E; Serpil, S; Sezer, U, 2009
)
2.12
"Methyl bromide is an effective pre-plant soil fumigant used to control nematodes in many high-input, high-value crops in the United States, including vegetables, nursery plants, ornamentals, tree fruits, strawberries, and grapes. "( Managing nematodes without methyl bromide.
Halbrendt, JM; Kokalis-Burelle, N; LaMondia, J; McKenry, MV; Noling, JW; Zasada, IA, 2010
)
2.1
"Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a toxic gas used to fumigate agricultural fields and some produce. "( Illness associated with exposure to methyl bromide-fumigated produce--California, 2010.
, 2011
)
2.09
"Methyl bromide is a genotoxic soil fumigant with high acute toxicity, but unknown human carcinogenicity. "( Methyl bromide exposure and cancer risk in the Agricultural Health Study.
Alavanja, MC; Barone-Adesi, F; Barry, KH; Beane Freeman, LE; Coble, JB; Hoppin, JA; Koutros, S; Lubin, JH; Ma, X; Sandler, DP; Zheng, T, 2012
)
3.26
"Methyl bromide is a widely used fumigant for both pre-plant and post-harvest pest and pathogen control. "( United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service research on alternatives to methyl bromide: pre-plant and post-harvest.
Bull, CT; Chellemi, DO; Leesch, JG; Mazzola, M; Rosskopf, EN; Schneider, SM,
)
1.79
"Methyl bromide is a pesticide used as a fumigating agent in homes, for food storage and soil disinfection. "( [Peripheral neuropathy induced by acute methyl bromide skin exposure: a case report].
Ben Amou, S; Ben Slamia, L; Dogui, M; Harzallah, S; Lamouchi, T; Sakli, G, 2006
)
2.04
"Methyl bromide (CH3Br) is a candidate for disinfection/deactivation of biological agents in buildings."( Methyl bromide as a building disinfectant: interaction with indoor materials and resulting byproduct formation.
Corsi, RL; Hubbard, HF; Liljestrand, HM; Poppendieck, DG; Walker, MB, 2007
)
2.5
"Methyl bromide (MB) is a pesticide used primarily as a fumigating agent for homes, storage vehicles and soil. "( Neuropsychological sequelae of methyl bromide: a case study.
Bolter, JF; Cone, JE; Reidy, TJ, 1994
)
2.02
"Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a methylating agent, weak mutagen and possible animal carcinogen. "( Monitoring for DNA damage of humans occupationally exposed to methyl bromide.
Baan, RA; Katsouyanni, K; Kyrtopoulos, SA; Pletsa, V; Steenwinkel, MJ; Stoikidou, M; van Delft, JH,
)
1.81
"Methyl bromide is a nearly odorless, volatile hydrocarbon used as a fumigant in the food industry."( A case of fatal methyl bromide poisoning.
Fuortes, LJ, 1992
)
1.35
"Methyl bromide is a highly toxic and penetrating compound used extensively as an insecticide for dry foodstuffs and as a soil fumigant (in greenhouses and fields) for the control of nematodes, fungi, and weeds. "( Methyl bromide intoxication in four field-workers during removal of soil fumigation sheets.
Cullen, MR; Herzstein, J, 1990
)
3.16
"Methyl bromide was found to be a negative inducer of small (1-2 cells) single spots at all concentrations except 16 mg/l where a positive effect was observed."( Inhalation of methyl bromide gas induces mitotic recombination in somatic cells of Drosophila melanogaster.
Katz, AJ, 1987
)
1.35
"Methyl bromide is a widely used soil fumigant and poses potential inhalation hazard to workers. "( Uptake and excretion of [14C]methyl bromide as influenced by exposure concentration.
Birnbaum, LS; Bond, JA; Cheng, YS; Dutcher, JS; Henderson, RF; Mauderly, JL; Medinsky, MA; Mewhinney, JA; Snipes, MB, 1985
)
2

Effects

Methyl bromide has been widely used in Japan to fumigate grains and wood. It is the only available fumigant that is effective at controlling ham mite infestations.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methyl bromide has been used to fumigate dry cured ham plants and is the only available fumigant that is effective at controlling ham mite infestations."( Phosphine fumigation and residues in dry-cured ham in commercial applications.
Abbar, S; Phillips, TW; Schilling, MW; Zhao, Y, 2015
)
1.14
"Methyl bromide (MB) has been the most widely used chemical for the fumigation of soil, commodities, buildings and furniture for over seventy years. "( Life without methyl bromide: the Italian experience in replacing the fumigant.
Clini, C; Garibaldi, A; Gullino, ML, 2005
)
2.14
"Methyl bromide has been responsible for deaths that usually occur from its accidental inhalation during fumigation."( An unusual exposure to methyl bromide leading to fatality.
Albertson, TE; Horowitz, BZ; O'Malley, M; Swenson, EJ, 1998
)
2.05
"Methyl bromide has been widely used in Japan to fumigate grains and wood. "( [Cases of severe methyl bromide poisoning residing above a warehouse].
Ishizu, S; Ito, I; Kato, N; Morinobu, S; Nagao, N; Yamano, Y, 1988
)
2.06

Treatment

Methyl bromide and heat treatments did greatly reduce spore viability in the boards, but did not reduce chalkbrood levels in the field. The yield of the fourth crop was significantly greater.

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"The methyl bromide treatment significantly reduced root galling and egg production compared to other treatments in all crop cycles and the yield of the fourth crop was significantly greater."( Investigation of alternatives to methyl bromide for management of Meloidogyne javanica on greenhouse grown tomato.
Petsas, SE; Tzortzakakis, EA, 2003
)
1.08
"Methyl bromide and heat treatments did greatly reduce spore viability in the boards, but did not reduce chalkbrood levels in the field."( Impact of disinfecting nesting boards on chalkbrood control in the alfalfa leafcutting bee.
James, RR, 2005
)
1.05

Toxicity

Methyl bromide was found to have no immediate toxic effects on hippocampal rat neurons. In rats fed the diets fumigated with methyl bromides there were no marked toxic changes. tumour incidence was unaffected.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" In rats fed the diets fumigated with methyl bromide there were no marked toxic changes, except for a slight depression of body-weight gain from wk 60 onwards in males of the 500-ppm group, and tumour incidence was unaffected."( Two-year oral chronic toxicity and carcinogenicity study in rats of diets fumigated with methyl bromide.
Kosaka, T; Maita, K; Mitsumori, K; Miyaoka, T; Shirasu, Y, 1990
)
0.77
" We applaud the EPA's decision to ban the use of 80/20 fumigants and also methyl bromide, and trust that similar toxic substances be carefully studied before their selection for replacing these previous toxic agents."( Synergistic neurotoxicity of carbon tetrachloride/carbon disulfide (80/20 fumigants) and other pesticides in grain storage workers.
Chapman, L; Levine, RL; Matthews, CG; Peters, HA; Sauter, S, 1986
)
0.5
" Acute toxic action was induced by methyl bromide itself and its cytotoxicity was reduced in the presence of glutathione."( Cytotoxicity of methyl bromide: effect of methyl bromide on cultured mammalian cells.
Ishizu, S; Nishimura, M; Sato, M; Umeda, M, 1980
)
0.88
" The risk for chronic exposure or persistent toxic effects may be masked by the severity of the acute toxic effects."( Central and peripheral neurotoxic effects of chronic methyl bromide intoxication.
De Haro, L; Gastaut, JL; Jouglard, J; Renacco, E, 1997
)
0.55
" Since methyl bromide did not induce electrophysiologic changes consistent with evidence of neurotoxicity during one hour of observation it is concluded that it lacks immediate toxic effects on hippocampal rat neurons."( Methyl bromide decreases excitability without having immediate toxic effects in rat hippocampal CA1 neurons in vitro.
Aranda, M; Espinoza, J; Jofré, D; Morales, P; Nalli, A; Zeise, ML, 1999
)
2.2
" The lowest observed adverse effect level and the no observed adverse effect level of 1-BP inhalation for disinhibition were 400 and 200 ppm, respectively."( New approach to risk assessment of central neurotoxicity induced by 1-bromopropane using animal models.
Fueta, Y; Hori, H; Ishidao, T; Kunugita, N; Ueno, S; Yoshida, Y, 2007
)
0.34
" We focused on toxic (especially chronic) or carcinogenic effects from the use of methyl bromide, on biomonitoring data and reference values."( Prostate cancer and toxicity from critical use exemptions of methyl bromide: environmental protection helps protect against human health risks.
Baur, X; Budnik, LT; Kloth, S; Velasco-Garrido, M, 2012
)
0.85
" None of the epidemiological studies addressed its use as a fumigant in freight containers, although recent field and case reports do refer to its toxic effects associated with its use in shipping and storage."( Prostate cancer and toxicity from critical use exemptions of methyl bromide: environmental protection helps protect against human health risks.
Baur, X; Budnik, LT; Kloth, S; Velasco-Garrido, M, 2012
)
0.62

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" A bioavailability study of 14C-bound residues showed that over 70% of the ingested dose was bioavailable to the rat."( Bioavailability to rats and toxicity of bound residues in bean seeds fumigated with 14C-methyl bromide.
Hazzaa, NI; Hegazi, B; Mostafa, IY; Zayed, SM, 1992
)
0.51

Dosage Studied

The objectives of this study were to determine the LC50 of methyl bromide (MeBr) and the dose-response curve. The detoxication effect of reduced glutathione (GSH) on MeBr poisoning in mice was also studied.

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The objectives of this study were to determine the LC50 of methyl bromide (MeBr) and the dose-response curve and to study the detoxication effect of reduced glutathione (GSH) on MeBr poisoning in mice."( [Experimental study on methyl bromide poisoning in mice. Acute inhalation study and the effect of glutathione as an antidote].
Yamano, Y, 1991
)
0.84
" We review here methods used in studies of occupational pesticide exposure, with particular attention to validation in terms of dose-response relationships, to technical complexity and cost, to the requirements for analytical quality control, and to the utility of these methods for field research purposes."( Biological monitoring of agricultural workers exposed to pesticides: II. Monitoring of intact pesticides and their metabolites.
Coye, MJ; Lowe, JA; Maddy, KJ, 1986
)
0.27
" The dose-response curve was quite steep and the LC10 to LC90 range of mortality was contained within a doubling of concentration."( Determination of acute toxic effects in mice following exposure to methyl bromide.
Alexeeff, GV; Kilgore, WW; Muñoz, P; Watt, D, 1985
)
0.51
" On average over a year, about 14% of the dosage of methyl bromide applied for soil fumigation was converted to bromide ion."( Bromide-ion balance of a polder district with large-scale use of methyl bromide for soil fumigation.
de Heer, H; Hamaker, P; Wegman, RC, 1983
)
0.75
" Compared with controls, food consumption was significantly lower in F1 parental females of the 500-ppm group during the second half of the dosing period, and F2 female pups of the 500-ppm group showed lower body weights throughout the lactation period."( A two-generation reproduction study in rats with methyl bromide-fumigated diets.
Hatakenaka, N; Kaneda, M; Maita, K; Teramoto, S, 1993
)
0.54
" In these groups, maternal body weight gains and food consumption were significantly decreased during the dosing and post-dosing periods."( Oral teratogenicity studies of methyl bromide in rats and rabbits.
Hojo, H; Kaneda, M; Maita, K; Teramoto, S, 1998
)
0.59
" Dose-response tests indicated that the egg was the most susceptible life stage with an LC99 of 20."( Susceptibility of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) to methyl bromide.
Follett, PA; Gill, RF; Zettler, JL, 2002
)
0.55
" Methyl bromide showed better penetration, but was not sufficiently toxic at practical dosage levels."( Fumigation of jute bags with ethylene oxide and methyl bromide to eradicate potato ring rot bacteria.
MONRO, HA; RICHARDSON, LT, 1962
)
1.41
" Dose-response tests indicated that the most radiotolerant stage occurring in roots was the pupa of sweetpotato vine borer, Omphisa anastomosalis (Guenee), and the adult of West Indian sweetpotato weevil, Euscepes postfasciatus (Fairmaire), and sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Summers)."( Irradiation as a methyl bromide alternative for postharvest control of Omphisa anastomosalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Euscepes postfasciatus and Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in sweet potatoes.
Follett, PA, 2006
)
0.67
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
fumigant insecticidenull
marine metaboliteAny metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in marine macro- and microorganisms.
algal metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in algae including unicellular organisms like chlorella and diatoms to multicellular organisms like giant kelps and brown algae.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
methyl halidesA haloalkane that is methane in which one of the hydrogens is substituted by a halide atom.
bromomethanesA halomethane that is methane in which one or more hydrogens has been replaced by bromine.
bromohydrocarbonA compound derived from a hydrocarbon by replacing a hydrogen atom with a bromine atom.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (7)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Glutathione Metabolism1121
Glutathione Synthetase Deficiency1121
5-Oxoprolinuria1121
gamma-Glutamyltransferase Deficiency1121
5-Oxoprolinase Deficiency1121
gamma-Glutamyltranspeptidase Deficiency1121
methylhalides biosynthesis (plants)28

Bioassays (7)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1111618Insecticidal activity against adult Sitophilus zeamais assessed as mortality after 24 hr by fumigation assay2011Pest management science, Jun, Volume: 67, Issue:6
Composition of essential oil of Chinese Chenopodium ambrosioides and insecticidal activity against maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais.
AID23443Partition coefficient (logP)1985Journal of medicinal chemistry, Mar, Volume: 28, Issue:3
Use of physicochemical parameters in distance geometry and related three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationships: a demonstration using Escherichia coli dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors.
AID1101106Insecticidal activity mites on flower bulbs2000Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep, Volume: 48, Issue:9
Volatile aldehydes are promising broad-spectrum postharvest insecticides.
AID212400Toxicity determined using Tadpole Narcosis Test1991Journal of medicinal chemistry, May, Volume: 34, Issue:5
Using theoretical descriptors in quantitative structure-activity relationships: some toxicological indices.
AID1101108Insecticidal activity Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) on flower bulbs2000Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep, Volume: 48, Issue:9
Volatile aldehydes are promising broad-spectrum postharvest insecticides.
AID1101107Insecticidal activity against Frankliniella occidentalis (western flower thrips) larva and adults2000Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep, Volume: 48, Issue:9
Volatile aldehydes are promising broad-spectrum postharvest insecticides.
AID1101109Insecticidal activity Thysanoptera (thrips) on flower bulbs2000Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep, Volume: 48, Issue:9
Volatile aldehydes are promising broad-spectrum postharvest insecticides.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (484)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-1990170 (35.12)18.7374
1990's88 (18.18)18.2507
2000's127 (26.24)29.6817
2010's79 (16.32)24.3611
2020's20 (4.13)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 75.12

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index75.12 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.30 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.41 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index133.81 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.02 (0.95)

This Compound (75.12)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (0.18%)5.53%
Reviews34 (6.26%)6.00%
Case Studies55 (10.13%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other453 (83.43%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]