VS is a nerve agent of the V-series. Its chemical structure is very similar to the VX nerve agent, but the methyl group on the phosphorus atom is replaced by an ethyl group.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
S-{2-[Di(propan-2-yl)amino]ethyl} O-ethyl ethylphosphonothioate | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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C12H28NO2PS | |
Molar mass | 281.39 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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See also
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edit- ^ Hoenig, Steven L. (2007). "Nerve Agent – VS". Compendium of chemical warfare agents. New York, NY: Springer. pp. 106–109. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-69260-9_5. ISBN 9780387346267.