Ethylsarin Explained

Ethylsarin (GE), also known as EA-1209,[1] TL-1620 or T-2109,[2] is an organophosphate nerve agent of the G-series. It is the ethylphosphonofluoridate analog of sarin.[3] [4] It has 1/8 the toxicity of sarin and is 2-3 times more persistent.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Physical properties of standard agents, candidate agents, and related compounds at several temperatures . https://web.archive.org/web/20170226164213/http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/c033491.pdf. live. February 26, 2017.
  2. Book: Chemical Warfare Agents, and Related Chemical Problems. Parts I-II . 1958 .
  3. Book: Handbook of chemical and biological warfare agents . 24 August 2007 . CRC Press . 9780849314346 . 2nd.
  4. Book: Compendium of chemical warfare agents . 15 November 2006 . Springer . 9780387346267.
  5. Book: Franks . S. . Manual of Military Chemistry. Volume 1. Chemistry of Chemical Warfare Agents. . 1968 . Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (Army), Washington, D.C. . 247 .
  6. Department Of The Army Office Of The Chief, Chemical Corps. CMLWH.  A1.13 - RLF/TSE/5190/blac. 17 February 1948.

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