VP (3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 3-pyridyl methylphosphonate), also known as EA-1511, is an extremely toxic organophosphate nerve agent of the V-series.
Agent VP belongs to a class of organophosphates known as 3-pyridyl phosphonates. These agents are extremely potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.[2]
Synthesis
Methylphosphonic dichloride and triethylamine are dissolved in benzene. 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol is then slowly added while stirring and cooling. The reaction temperature is maintained at 10-15 °C. The mixture is then heated to 40 °C for 1 hour. A benzene solution of 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl methylphosphonochloridate is formed.
Triethylamine is then added to reaction mixture and 3-pyridol is added slowly while stirring and cooling. The reaction temperature is maintained at 35 °C. The mixture is then stirred for 1 hour at room temperature. The mixture is washed with a sodium hydroxide solution and water. The solvent is then removed by distillation at reduced pressure to yield the final product. The resulting product can be converted to a quaternary salt by reacting with a haloalkane, such as methyl iodide, to produce a water-soluble agent.[2]
See also
- 2-Ethoxycarbonyl-1-methylvinyl cyclohexyl methylphosphonate
- A-234 (nerve agent)
- GV (nerve agent)
- Ro 3-0422
- V-sub x
References
- ^ Summary of major events and problems (PDF) (Report). U.S. Army Chemical Corps. October 1957 – via fas.org.
- ^ a b "3-Pyridyl phosphonates". Google Patents. 1956.
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