Diisopropyl methylphosphonate explained

Diisopropyl methylphosphonate (DIMP), also known as diisopropyl methane-phosphonate and phosphonic acid and methyl-bis-(1-methylethyl)ester, is a chemical by-product in the production of sarin gas.^[1]

DIMP is a colorless liquid that has been shown to affect the hematological (blood forming) system in animals.^[2] Its chemical formula is C₇H₁₇O₃P.^[3]

History

DIMP is a chemical by-product resulted from the manufacture of sarin (GB).^[4]

Use

No commercial uses of DIMP are known to exist.^[5]

Occurrences

DIMP is not known to occur naturally in the environment.

Productions

Synthesis

DIMP can be prepared by a gradual addition of triisopropyl phosphite with methyl iodide, utilizing distillation technique.

Notes and References

1. Web site: ATSDR - Toxic Substances - Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP) . Atsdr.cdc.gov . 2011-03-03 . 2012-10-18.
2. Web site: tf119 . PDF . 2012-10-18.
3. Web site: Center of Chemicals. Chemicals.pl . 2012-10-18.
4. https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/index.aspx?toxid=203 ATSDR – Toxic Substances – Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)
5. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp119-c4.pdf