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Precursors of Nerve Chemical Warfare Agents with Industrial Relevance: Characteristics and Significance for Chemical Security
Author(s) -
Quagliano Javier,
Witkiewicz Zygfryd,
Sliwka Ewa,
Neffe Slawomir
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
chemistryselect
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 2365-6549
DOI - 10.1002/slct.201702763
Subject(s) - chemical warfare , chemical warfare agents , nerve agent , chemical agents , chemical industry , relevance (law) , biochemical engineering , chemistry , computer security , computer science , engineering , biology , organic chemistry , political science , microbiology and biotechnology , law , acetylcholinesterase , enzyme
Precursors of nerve chemical warfare agents were reviewed, considering their importance in industry and consequently the potential impact on chemical security. Physico‐chemical properties of main precursors were evaluated, while main commercial uses were summarized. Toxic properties of precursors were considered in comparison to chemical warfare agents. Some information concerning nerve agentsand their simulants is also given.