Phenylcarbylamine chloride explained

Phenylcarbylamine chloride is a chemical compound that was used as a chemical warfare agent. It's an oily liquid with an onion-like odor.[1] Classified as an isocyanide dichloride, this compound is a lung irritant with lachrymatory effects.[2] [3]

Synthesis

Phenylcarbylamine chloride is produced by chlorination of phenyl isothiocyanate.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Handbook of chemical and biological warfare agents . 24 August 2007 . CRC Press . 9780849314346 . 2nd.
  2. Cowell . E. M. . Chemical Warfare and the Doctor--I . BMJ . 7 October 1939 . 2 . 4109 . 736–738 . 10.1136/bmj.2.4109.736 . 20782694 . 2177982.
  3. Hinkson de . H . Medical Aspect of Gas Warfare. . Journal of the National Medical Association . January 1920 . 12 . 1 . 1–6 . 20891780 . 2622123.
  4. Book: Sartori . Mario . The War Gases . 1939 . D. Von Nostrand. New York. 200–204.

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