Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride

Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride

Dimethyl amidophosphoric dichloride 3D balls
Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride 2D skeletal
Names
IUPAC name N-Dichlorophosphoryl-N-methylmethanamine
Other names (Dimethylamido)phosphoryl dichloride N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidodichloridate
Identifiers
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	12673
InChI InChI=1S/C2H6Cl2NOP/c1-5(2)7(3,4)6/h1-2H3 Key: YNHXBEVSSILHPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CN(C)P(=O)(Cl)Cl
Properties
Chemical formula	C2H6Cl2OP
Molar mass	147.94 g·mol−1
Melting point	< 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

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

• Organophosphate poisoning