Diphenylchlorarsine

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Diphenylchlorarsine
IUPAC name dibenzenidochloridoarsenic, chlorodiphenylarsane
Other names diphenylchlorarsine
Identifiers
Abbreviations Ph2AsCl
CAS number [712-48-1]
SMILES Cl[As](C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChI 1/C12H10AsCl/c14/h1-10H
Properties
Molecular formula C12H10AsCl
Molar mass 264.59 g mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Diphenylchlorarsine is an odorless harassing agent also known as sneezing gas. It is known to cause sneezing, coughing, headache, salivation, and vomiting. Its chemical formula is (C6H5)2AsCl.