Methyl Bromide

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A methyl halide, bromomethane, and bromohydrocarbon that is composed of one carbon, one hydrogen, and three bromine atoms. It is both manufactured and naturally produced by marine algae, and it has a role as a pesticide, a fire extinguishing agent, and in the synthesis of other chemicals. It is characterized as a colorless gas with a chloroform-like odor at high concentrations. Exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.

**Synonyms:** - METHYL BROMIDE