GP (nerve agent)

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GP
Names
IUPAC name
2-[fluoro(methyl)phosphoryl]oxy-1,1-dimethylcyclopentane
Other names
2,2-Dimethylcyclopentyl methylphosphonofluoridate
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/C8H16FO2P/c1-8(2)6-4-5-7(8)11-12(3,9)10/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3
    Key: WLHVXHBOEJKSJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC1(CCCC1OP(=O)(C)F)C
Properties
C8H16FO2P
Molar mass 194.186 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

GP is an organophosphate nerve agent of the G-series,[1] with a relatively slow rate of hydrolysis, and thus high stability and persistence in the environment.[2]

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