Term Name: sarin
Synonyms: (+-)-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, (+-)-sarin, (RS)-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, (RS)-sarin, Isopropoxymethylphosphoryl fluoride, Isopropyl methanefluorophosphonate, Isopropyl methylfluorophosphate, Methlyfluorophosphonic acid isopropyl ester, Methylphosphonofluoridic acid isopropyl ester, o-Isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, rac-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, rac-propan-2-yl methylphosphonofluoridate, racemic sarin
Definition: A racemate composed of equal amounts of (R)- and (S)-sarin. A potent and irreversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase that is toxic to the nervous system and is employed as a chemical warfare agent.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:75701]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: racemate
has_part: (R)-sarin (S)-sarin
has_role: EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor neurotoxin