EA-1356 is an
organophosphate
In organic chemistry, organophosphates (also known as phosphate esters, or OPEs) are a class of organophosphorus compounds with the general structure , a central phosphate molecule with alkyl or aromatic substituents. They can be considered a ...
nerve agent of the G-series. It is highly resistant to enzymatic degradation in the body.
The nerve agent was tested at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland (the "EA" in "EA-1356") among many other chemicals tested on humans. A novel enzyme was patented by the US Army in 2018 to break dow
EA-1356 It is a schedule 1 substance by the Chemical Weapons Convention standards. It is under the category of munitions of ML7.b.1.a.
References
G-series nerve agents
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Methylphosphonofluoridates
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