Phenylcarbylamine Chloride
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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

* Chloropicrin *
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References

Lachrymatory agents Pulmonary agents Phenyl compounds Imines Organochlorides {{Organic-compound-stub