Product Information
- Bromal
- 2,2,2-Tribromoacetaldehyde
- 2,2,2-Tribromoethanal
- Acetaldehyde, 2,2,2-tribromo-
- Acetaldehyde, tribromo-
- Bromoacetaldehyde
- NSC 66406
Tribromoacetaldehyde is a diphenyl ether that reacts with lysine residues in DNA, forming adducts that are genotoxic. The reaction occurs upon exposure to gamma radiation and can be inhibited by the presence of metal hydroxides, such as aluminum hydroxide and calcium hydroxide. Tribromoacetaldehyde also has been shown to inhibit the replication of DNA in human cells with chronic exposure. This chemical has been shown to cause genotoxic effects in humans, including cancer.