2-(fluoro-methyl-phosphoryl)oxypropane
- CAS No.
- 50642-23-4
- Chemical Name:
- 2-(fluoro-methyl-phosphoryl)oxypropane
- Synonyms
- 2-(fluoro-methyl-phosphoryl)oxypropane
- CBNumber:
- CB41261046
- Molecular Formula:
- C4H10FO2P
- Molecular Weight:
- 0
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 50642-23-4.mol
2-(fluoro-methyl-phosphoryl)oxypropane Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
Sarin (GB), a nerve agent, is one of the most toxic of the known chemical warfare agents. Exposure to sarin can cause death in minutes. A fraction of an ounce (1 to 10 mL) of GB on the skin can be fatal. GB is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonflammable liquid @ 15 ℃ and 1 atm. GB has no warning properties, especially when pure, and it can take away your sense of smell.
Potential Exposure
GB is used as a quick-acting chemical warfare nerve agent; nerve gas. Both the liquid and the vapor can kill you. Very small amounts can hurt you in one minute or less, and can quickly lead to death. A single drop, if vaporized, can kill everyone in a room ! Sarin is 26 times more deadly than cyanide gas and 20 times more deadly than Potassium cyanide.
Shipping
UN2810 Toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poison Inhalation Hazard, Technical Name Required. Driver shall be given full and complete information regarding shipment and conditions in case of emergency. AR 50-6 deals specifically with the shipment of chemical agents. Shipments of agent will be escorted in accordance with AR 740-32. Passenger aircraft/rail: FORBIDDEN; Cargo aircraft only: FORBIDDEN. The packaging and shipping of samples are subject to strict regulations established by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Center for Disease Control, United States Postal Service, OSHA, and International Air Transport Association). Military driver shall be given full and complete information regarding shipment and condi- tions in case of emergency. AR 50-6 deals specifically with the shipment of chemical agents. Shipments of agent will be escorted in accordance with AR 740-32.
Incompatibilities
Attacks tin, magnesium, cadmium plated steel; and some aluminums. GB decomposes tin, magne- sium, cadmium-plated steel, and aluminum. Slightly corro- sive to brass, copper, and lead. No attack on 1020 steel, Inconel, and K-Monel. Hydrolyzed by water. In acid condi- tions, GB hydrolyzes, forming hydrofluoric acid (HF). Rapidly hydrolyzed by dilute aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH), or sodium carbonate, forming relatively nontoxic products of polymers and isopropyl alcohol. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.