Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide

Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide
Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide 3D model
Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide 2D structure
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidic dicyanide
Other names
(Dimethylamido)phosphoryl dicyanide
N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidodicyanidate
N-Dicyanophosphoryl-N-methylmethanamine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C4H6N3OP/c1-7(2)9(8,3-5)4-6/h1-2H3 checkY
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  • InChI=1/C4H6N3OP/c1-7(2)9(8,3-5)4-6/h1-2H3
    Key: REFCDSGCMMWWTR-UHFFFAOYAK
  • CN(C)P(=O)(C#N)C#N
Properties
C4H6N3OP
Molar mass 143.086 g·mol−1
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 4: Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. E.g. VX gasFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorusSpecial hazard W: Reacts with water in an unusual or dangerous manner. E.g. sodium, sulfuric acid
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide is an important chemical for the final process of synthesizing Tabun, a nerve agent used as a chemical weapon.[1]

Preparation

Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide could be prepared by reacting Dimethylamidophosphoric dichloride with sodium cyanide.

Safety

This chemical is very flammable, highly toxic, and reactive. If ingested or absorbed through skin, it will cause mild nerve agent symptoms directly as well as blood agent symptoms due to release of HCN. If mixed with water, it gives off poisonous hydrogen cyanide fumes and dimethylamidophosphoric acid.

See also

References

  1. ^ PubChem. "Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-24.