| OBO ID: CHEBI:39285 |
| Term Name: | chloropicrin | Search Ontology: | |
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| Definition: | A C-nitro compound that is nitromethane in which all three hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. It is a severe irritant, and can cause immediate, severe inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, and significant injuries to the upper and lower respiratory tract. Formerly stockpiled as a chemical warfare agent, it has been widely used in the US as a soil fumigant, particularly for strawberry crops. It is not approved for use within the European Union. | ||
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| Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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