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GH (nerve agent)

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GH
Names
IUPAC name
4-Methyl-2-pentanyl methylphosphonofluoridate
Other names
EA-1211

1,3-Dimethylbutyl methylphosphonofluoridate

Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C7H16FO2P/c1-6(2)5-7(3)10-11(4,8)9/h6-7H,5H2,1-4H3
    Key: LIGOYZROSKEIPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(C)CC(C)OP(=O)(C)F
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).

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

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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

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  1. ↑ "Chemicals by name" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "Physical properties of standard agents, candidate agents, and related compounds at several temperatures" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on February 26, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Significant Accomplishments Fiscal Year 1953" (PDF).
  4. ↑ "Cancellation of GH as a development procurement type and related action" (PDF).
  5. ↑ 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
  6. ↑ D. B., Coult; D. J., Marsh. Porton Technical Paper No. 864 - The ageing and dealkylation of alkyl alkylphosphonocholinesterases. CDEE, Porton Wilts. 1964