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2-bromo-1,4-dimethylbenzene
An aromatic brominated organic compound used mainly as a chemical intermediate in industrial applications, not a food ingredient. It is a synthetic material with no known nutritional value and potential chemical hazards.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 22, 2026
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxicity upon ingestion or inhalation, potential organ irritation, environmental pollutant, unknown chronic health effects
Benefits
None