Chemistry:Neopentylene fluorophosphate

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Neopentylene fluorophosphate
NPF Structure.svg
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-Fluoro-5,5-dimethyl-1,3,2λ5-dioxaphosphinan-2-one
Other names
NPF, neopentylene phosphoryl fluoridate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C5H10FO3P
Molar mass 168.104 g·mol−1
Melting point 41–42[1] °C (106–108 °F; 314–315 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Neopentylene fluorophosphate, also known as NPF, is an organophosphate compound that is classified as a nerve agent.[2][3] It has a comparatively low potency, but is stable and persistent, with a delayed onset of action and long duration of effects.[4]

See also

References

  1. Edmundson R. Dictionary of Organophosphorus Compounds. pp 435-436. ISBN:9780412257902
  2. "Dissociation and phosphorylation constants for the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by 2-fluoro, 2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinanes.". Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology 6 (5): 464–470. 1976. doi:10.1016/0048-3575(76)90057-2. ISSN 0048-3575. 
  3. Explosives and Chemical Weapons Identification. Taylor & Francis. 2006. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-8493-3338-5. https://archive.org/details/explosiveschemic00crip. 
  4. A laboratory history of chemical warfare agents (2nd ed.). 2006. ISBN 978-0-6151-3645-5.