Diisopropyl methylphosphonate

Agent Name
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate
CAS Number
1445-75-6
Formula
C7-H17-O3-P
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Diisopropyl methylphosphonate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
DIMP; Diisopropyl methanephosphonate; Bis(1-methylethyl) methylphosphonate; Methylphosphonic acid bis(1-methylethyl)ester; Phosphonic acid, P-methyl-, bis(1-methylethyl) ester; Phosphonic acid, methyl-, diisopropyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chemical Weapons
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
A byproduct from the manufacture of the nerve-agent Sarin (constitutes up to 20% of Sarin); [HSDB]
Comments
A cholinesterase inhibitor in animal studies; Minks fed up to 1136 mg/kg bw/day for 90 days had no clinical morbidity or deaths; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Sarin."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.28 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Other Poison
Organophosphate

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Diseases

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