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Phosgene

Fosgene · Фосген · Fosgeno · Phosgen · فوسجين · Fosgen · Фосген · Φωσγένιο · فسژن · פוסגן · फोस्जिन · Foszgén

Structure of Phosgene
CAS75-44-5
EC200-870-3
UN1076
FormulaCOCl2
Molar mass98.91 g/mol
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)3.41
GHSDanger · H314, H330

Phosgene is an acyl chloride obtained by substitution of both hydrogens of formaldehyde by chlorine. It is functionally related to a formaldehyde. Phosgene appears as a chemical warfare choking agent. Extremely toxic. A colorless gas or very low-boiling, volatile liquid with an odor of new-mown hay or green corn.

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