Methyldichloroarsine
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Methyldichloroarsine, sometimes abbreviated "MD" and also known as methyl Dick,[1] is an organoarsenic compound with the formula CH3AsCl2. This colourless volatile liquid is a highly toxic vesicant that has been used in chemical warfare.[2]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Methylarsonous dichloride | |||
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Abbreviations | MD MDA | ||
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MeSH | Methyldichloroarsine | ||
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CH3AsCl2 | |||
Molar mass | 160.86 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless liquid | ||
Density | 1.836 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | −55 °C (−67 °F; 218 K) | ||
Boiling point | 133 °C (271 °F; 406 K) | ||
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Highly toxic, Irritant | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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