Chlorosarin

Chlorosarin
Names
IUPAC name
2-(Chloro-methylphosphoryl)oxypropane
Other names
O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate; isopropyl methylphosphonic chloride
Identifiers
1445-76-7 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 92259 N
PubChem 102124
Properties
C4H10ClO2P
Molar mass 156.55 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chlorosarin is a chemical precursor used in the final step of one method for the production of the nerve agent Sarin. Also known as O-isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate and isopropyl methylphosphonic chloride, it has a molecular weight of 156.54856 and a molecular formula of C4H10ClO2P.

Safety

Chlorosarin will produce similar effects of the original sarin if it absorb through body but less severe, However like Sarin it is highly toxic and small doses of it would be lethal. The Chemical Weapons Convention also lists chlorosarin as well as other chemicals like chlorosoman and QL as controlled substances in schedule 1.

See also

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