VM (nerve agent)

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VM
Skeletal formula of VM
Ball-and-stick model of VM
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
S-[2-(Diethylamino)ethyl] O-ethyl methylphosphonothioate
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
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ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H22NO2PS/c1-5-10(6-2)8-9-14-13(4,11)12-7-3/h5-9H2,1-4H3 checkY
    Key: BKWMHKJLXIRTAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C9H22NO2PS/c1-5-10(6-2)8-9-14-13(4,11)12-7-3/h5-9H2,1-4H3
    Key: BKWMHKJLXIRTAI-UHFFFAOYAU
  • O=P(OCC)(SCCN(CC)CC)C
Properties
C9H22NO2PS
Molar mass 239.32 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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VM (Edemo) is a "V-series" nerve agent closely related to the better-known VX nerve agent.[1]

Like most of the agents in the V-series (with the exception of VX), VM has not been extensively studied outside of military science. Little is known about this chemical compound other than its chemical formula.[1]

It is commonly theorized that the so-called "second-generation" V series agents came from a

method of action to other nerve agents that act on cholinesterase. The treatment remains the same, but the window for effectively treating second generation V series seizures is shorter. In addition to the standard seizures, some of the second generation V series agents are known to cause comas.[1]

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