Diisopropyl methylphosphonate
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Preferred IUPAC name
Di(propan-2-yl) methylphosphonate | |
Other names
2-(Methyl-propan-2-yloxyphosphoryl)oxypropane
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Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol)
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Abbreviations | DIMP |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.014.451 ![]() |
PubChem CID
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Properties | |
C7H17O3P | |
Molar mass | 180.184 g·mol−1 |
Density | 0.976 g/mL |
Boiling point | 215 °C (419 °F; 488 K) |
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Flash point | 98 °C (208 °F; 371 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Diisopropyl methylphosphonate (DIMP), also known as diisopropyl methane-phosphonate and phosphonic acid and methyl-bis-(1-methylethyl)ester, is a chemical by-product in the production of sarin gas.[1]
DIMP is a colorless liquid that has been shown to affect the hematological (blood forming) system in animals.[2] Its chemical formula is C7H17O3P.[3]
History[]
DIMP is a chemical by-product resulted from the manufacture of sarin (GB).[4]
Use[]
No commercial uses of DIMP are known to exist.[5]
Occurrences[]
DIMP is not known to occur naturally in the environment.
Productions[]
Synthesis[]
DIMP can be prepared by a gradual addition of triisopropyl phosphite with methyl iodide, utilizing distillation technique.
References[]
- ^ "ATSDR - Toxic Substances - Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)". Atsdr.cdc.gov. 2011-03-03. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "tf119" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "Center of Chemicals". Chemicals.pl. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ ATSDR - Toxic Substances - Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)
- ^ http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp119-c4.pdf
Categories:
- Phosphonates
- Isopropyl esters