Methylphosphonyl difluoride
Methylphosphonyl difluoride
Methylphosphonyl difluoride (pronunciation: meth-yl-phos-pon-yl di-fluor-ide) is a chemical compound with the formula CH3POF2. It is a colorless, volatile liquid that is highly toxic and is a key precursor in the production of Sarin and Soman, both of which are nerve gases.
Etymology
The term "Methylphosphonyl difluoride" is derived from its chemical structure. "Methyl" refers to the CH3 group in the compound, "phosphonyl" refers to the PO group, and "difluoride" refers to the two fluorine atoms (F2).
Related Terms
- Sarin: A colorless, odorless liquid used as a nerve gas, synthesized by reacting methylphosphonyl difluoride with isopropyl alcohol.
- Soman: A synthetic compound used as a nerve gas, produced by the reaction of methylphosphonyl difluoride with pinacolyl alcohol.
- Nerve gas: A poisonous gas that disrupts the nervous system, leading to death in high concentrations. Sarin and Soman are examples of nerve gases.
- Phosphonate: A type of salt or ester derived from a phosphonic acid. Methylphosphonyl difluoride is a type of phosphonate.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methylphosphonyl difluoride
- Wikipedia's article - Methylphosphonyl difluoride
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