GH (nerve agent)
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| IUPAC name
4-Methyl-2-pentanyl methylphosphonofluoridate | |
| Other names
EA-1211 1,3-Dimethylbutyl methylphosphonofluoridate | |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C7H16FO2P | |
| Molar mass | 182.175 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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GH, also known a EA-1211,[2] is an organophosphate nerve agent of the G-series.[3][4] It is a structural isomer of soman.
History
[edit]Agent GH was first investigated during World War II by Nazi Germany, where it was deemed "not as good as sarin" and subsequently discarded.[5] Investigations continued by the chemical corps of the American and British armies.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Chemicals by name" (PDF).
- ↑ "Physical properties of standard agents, candidate agents, and related compounds at several temperatures" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on February 26, 2017.
- ↑ "Significant Accomplishments Fiscal Year 1953" (PDF).
- ↑ "Cancellation of GH as a development procurement type and related action" (PDF).
- ↑ A. K. Mills, Investigations of Chemical Warfare Installations in the Munsterlager Area, including Raubkammer. CIOS File No. XXXI-86. SHAEF Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee—G-2 Division, London. 1945
- ↑ D. B., Coult; D. J., Marsh. Porton Technical Paper No. 864 - The ageing and dealkylation of alkyl alkylphosphonocholinesterases. CDEE, Porton Wilts. 1964
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