Ethyl methylphosphonate

Agent Name
Ethyl methylphosphonate
CAS Number
1832-53-7
Formula
C3-H9-O3-P
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Ethyl methylphosphonate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ethyl methylphosphonic acid; Phosphonic acid, methyl-, monoethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] EMPA; Methylphosphonic acid monoethyl ester; [Merck Index]
Category
Chemical Weapons
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A degradation product of VX (chemical warfare agent); Used to detect VX; [Merck Index] Urinary metabolite of sarin; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sarin" and "VX."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.019 mm Hg

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