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Effective neutralization of chemical warfare agents (HD, VX) by Me-DABCOF: a small molecule with dual action.
Chemical Communications [Epub | Karton-Lifshin N, Katalan S, Columbus I, Chen R, Yehezkel L, Madmon M, Dagan S, Elias S, Fridkin G, Zafrani Y.| September 30, 2019
Posted on September 30, 2019 InternationalAbstract
The ability of mono N-methyl-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane fluoride (Me-DABCOF, 1) to act as a bifunctional reagent that effectively and universally neutralizes both the persistent and extremely toxic blister agent HD and the nerve agent VX in nearly neutral aqueous solution, alumina powder or a hydrogel formulation, is described.
*Original abstract online at https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/CC/C9CC07011G#!divAbstract