Phenylcarbylamine chloride is a
chemical compound that was used as a
chemical warfare agent. It's an oily liquid with an onion-like odor. Classified as an
isocyanide dichloride
Isocyanide dichlorides are organic compounds containing the RN=CCl2 functional group. Classically they are obtained by chlorination of isocyanides. Phenylcarbylamine chloride is a well-characterized example.
Preparation and reactions
Chlorinatio ...
, this compound is a lung irritant with lachrymatory effects.
Synthesis
Phenylcarbylamine chloride is produced by
chlorination of
phenyl isothiocyanate.
See also
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Chloropicrin
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Phosgene
Phosgene is the organic chemical compound with the formula COCl2. It is a toxic, colorless gas; in low concentrations, its musty odor resembles that of freshly cut hay or grass. Phosgene is a valued and important industrial building block, espe ...
References
Lachrymatory agents
Pulmonary agents
Phenyl compounds
Imines
Organochlorides
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