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chloropicrin

Term ID
CHEBI:39285
Synonyms
  • 1,1,1-trichloronitromethane
  • CCl3NO2
  • chloropicrin
  • Chlorpikrin
  • Cl3CNO2
  • Trichlornitromethan
  • trichloro(nitro)methane
  • trichloronitromethane
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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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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from chloropicrin
Phenotype where environments contain chloropicrin
Phenotype modified by environments containing chloropicrin
Phenotype affecting chloropicrin
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