organophosphorus
Phosphorus-carbon compound class
Organophosphorus describes chemical compounds containing carbon-phosphorus bonds, most notably a class of pesticides and nerve agents.
Organophosphorus compounds work by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential to nerve function.
Common insecticides like malathion are organophosphorus compounds; so are the nerve agents sarin and VX.
Organophosphorus poisoning requires immediate treatment with atropine.
Organophosphate chemical weapon
- VXChemical warfare toxin
- novichokMilitary-grade neurotoxin class
- nerve agentWeaponized neurotoxin
- chemical weaponToxic agent for warfare
stockpile · munition · terrorism · assassination · Syria · decontamination · treaty · prohibited
Toxic agent targeting pests
- agriculturalOf farming practices
- residueMatter left behind
- runoffExcess water drainage
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
Alkoxy-substituted acid derivative
- phosphonateCarbon-phosphorus bonded compound
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
chirality · isomer · spectroscopy · degradation · metabolite · oxidation · activation · stability
Harmful effects on nerves
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- pralidoximeCholinesterase reactivator medication
- antidoteSubstance neutralizing harmful agents
exposure · nicotinic · miosis · fasciculation · bradycardia · seizure · biomarker · decontamination
Substance inhibiting ignition
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- hydraulic fluidLiquid that transmits force
polymer · textile · electronics · manufacturing · formulation · commercial
sarin
Organophosphate chemical weapon
- VXChemical warfare toxin
- novichokMilitary-grade neurotoxin class
- nerve agentWeaponized neurotoxin
chemical weapon · stockpile · munition · terrorism · assassination · Syria · decontamination · treaty · prohibited · warfare
insecticide
Toxic agent targeting pests
- agriculturalOf farming practices
- residueMatter left behind
- runoffExcess water drainage
spray · fumigation · application · banned · restricted
ester
Alkoxy-substituted acid derivative
- phosphonateCarbon-phosphorus bonded compound
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
structure · chirality · isomer · spectroscopy · degradation · metabolite · oxidation · activation · stability · reactive
neurotoxicity
Harmful effects on nerves
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- atropineAnticholinergic alkaloid medication
- pralidoximeCholinesterase reactivator medication
antidote · exposure · nicotinic · miosis · fasciculation · bradycardia · seizure · biomarker · decontamination · treatment
flame retardant
Substance inhibiting ignition
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
hydraulic fluid · polymer · textile · electronics · manufacturing · formulation · commercial
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