Diethyl cyanophosphonate
Agent Name
Diethyl cyanophosphonate
CAS Number
2942-58-7
Formula
C5-H10-N-O3-P
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Diethylphosphorocyanidate; Diethoxy-phosphoryl cyanide; Diethyl phosphorocyanidate; Phosphorocyanidic acid, diethyl ester; Phosphorocyanidic acid, O,O-diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Reagent for solid phase peptide synthesis." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 1.4 mg/kg; [RTECS] Hydrolyzed by water; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Tabun."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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