Phenylcarbylamine chloride is a chemical compound that was used as a chemical warfare agent. It's an oily liquid with an onion-like odor.[1] Classified as an isocyanide dichloride, this compound is a lung irritant with lachrymatory effects.[2][3]
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IUPAC name
Phenylcarbonimidoyl dichloride
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Other names
Phenyl isocyanide dichloride, K-Stoff
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.760 |
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UN number | 1672 |
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Properties | |
C7H5Cl2N | |
Molar mass | 174.02 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Oily liquid |
Odor | Onion-like |
Melting point | 19.5 °C (67.1 °F; 292.6 K) |
Boiling point | 210 °C (410 °F; 483 K) at 760 mmHg |
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H302, H315, H319, H331, H335 | |
P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P311, P312, P321, P330, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
editPhenylcarbylamine chloride is produced by chlorination of phenyl isothiocyanate.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Handbook of chemical and biological warfare agents (2nd ed.). CRC Press. 24 August 2007. ISBN 9780849314346.
- ^ Cowell, E. M. (7 October 1939). "Chemical Warfare and the Doctor--I". BMJ. 2 (4109): 736–738. doi:10.1136/bmj.2.4109.736. PMC 2177982. PMID 20782694.
- ^ Hinkson de, H (January 1920). "Medical Aspect of Gas Warfare". Journal of the National Medical Association. 12 (1): 1–6. PMC 2622123. PMID 20891780.
- ^ Sartori, Mario (1939). The War Gases. New York: D. Von Nostrand. pp. 200–204.