Ethylsarin
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Propan-2-yl ethylphosphonofluoridate
Other names
GE, EA-1209, TL-1620, T-2109
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • CCP(=O)(OC(C)C)F
Properties
C5H12FO2P
Molar mass 154.121 g·mol−1
Melting point −50 °C (−58 °F; 223 K)
Boiling point 162 °C (324 °F; 435 K)
Vapor pressure 1.97 mmHg
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Extremely toxic
Flash point 56.7 °C (134.1 °F; 329.8 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
690 mg/kg (mice, intraperitoneal)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Ethylsarin (GE), also known as EA-1209,[2] TL-1620 or T-2109,[3] is an organophosphate nerve agent of the G-series. It is the ethylphosphonofluoridate analog of sarin.[4][5] It has 1/8 the toxicity of sarin and is 2-3 times more persistent.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "ChemIDplus".
  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. ^ Chemical Warfare Agents, and Related Chemical Problems. Parts I-II. 1958.
  4. ^ Handbook of chemical and biological warfare agents (2nd ed.). CRC Press. 24 August 2007. ISBN 9780849314346.
  5. ^ Compendium of chemical warfare agents. Springer. 15 November 2006. ISBN 9780387346267.
  6. ^ Franks, S. (1968). Manual of Military Chemistry. Volume 1. Chemistry of Chemical Warfare Agents. Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (Army), Washington, D.C. p. 247.
  7. ^ Department Of The Army Office Of The Chief, Chemical Corps. CMLWH.  A1.13 - RLF/TSE/5190/blac. 17 February 1948.
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