Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride

Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride
Names
IUPAC name
N-Dichlorophosphoryl-N-methylmethanamine
Other names
(Dimethylamido)phosphoryl dichloride
N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidodichloridate
Identifiers
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PubChem 12673
Properties
C2H6Cl2OP
Molar mass 147.94 g·mol−1
Melting point < 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K)
Hazards
C N T
NFPA 704
Flammability code 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g., gasoline) Health code 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g., chlorine gas Reactivity code 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g., phosphorus Special hazard W: Reacts with water in an unusual or dangerous manner. E.g., cesium, sodiumNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
3
3
2
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride is an important chemical for few industrial purposes. It is an important chemical for synthesizing phosphoramidates as well as Nerve agent GA which is used as a chemical weapon.

Safety

This chemical is also corrosive, flammable and will cause mild nerve agent symptoms if ingested or absorbed through skin due to its nature. It will react with water giving off hydrogen chloride vapors and dimethylamidophosphoric acid.

See also

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