Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide

Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide is an important chemical for the final process of synthesizing Tabun, a nerve agent used as a chemical weapon.

Dimethylamidophosphoric dicyanide
Names
IUPAC name
N-Dicyanophosphoryl-N-methylmethanamine
Other names
(Dimethylamido)phosphoryl dicyanide
N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidodicyanidate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C4H6N3OP
Molar mass 143.086 g·mol−1
Hazards
C N T+ F+
R-phrases (outdated) R26/27/28, R15/29
S-phrases (outdated) (S1/2), S3/7, S36/37/39, S23, S28, S38, S45
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
Flammability code 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. gasolineHealth code 4: Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury. E.g. VX gasReactivity code 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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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.

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