Diisopropyl methylphosphonate (DIMP), also known as diisopropyl methane-phosphonate and phosphonic acid and methyl-bis-(1-methylethyl)ester, is a chemical by-product in the production of sarin gas.[1]
DIMP is a colorless liquid that has been shown to affect the hematological (blood forming) system in animals.[2] Its chemical formula is C7H17O3P.[3]
History
DIMP is a chemical by-product resulted from the manufacture of sarin (GB).[4]
Use
No commercial uses of DIMP are known to exist.[5]
Occurrences
DIMP is not known to occur naturally in the environment.[citation needed]
Productions
Synthesis
DIMP can be prepared by a gradual addition of triisopropyl phosphite with methyl iodide, utilizing distillation technique.
References
- ^ "ATSDR - Toxic Substances - Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)". Atsdr.cdc.gov. 2011-03-03. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "tf119" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "Center of Chemicals". Chemicals.pl. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ ATSDR – Toxic Substances – Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate (DIMP)
- ^ [1] [bare URL PDF]