O-Ethyl S-(2-diisopropylaminoethyl) methylphosphonothioate
Created:
9/26/16
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23
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VX nerve agent is a organic thiophosphate that is the ethyl ester of S-{2-[di(propan-2-yl)amino]ethyl} O hydrogen methylphosphonothioate. A toxic nerve agent used in chemical warfare. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and a neurotoxin. It is an organic thiophosphate and a tertiary amino compound.
