OPA mixture
OPA is a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and isopropylamine (72:28) that is used in the production of the sarin nerve agent.[1] The mixture reacts with methylphosphonyl difluoride to produce sarin.[2][3][4][5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Binary Chemical Munitions Program, QL and DC Chemical Production Facilities (AL,AR,IN,LA): Environmental Impact Statement. 1981.
- ↑ Hoenig, Steven L. (2007). Compendium of chemical warfare agents. New York, NY: Springer. ISBN 9780387346267.
- ↑ Ellison, D. Hank (2008). Handbook of chemical and biological warfare agents (2nd ed.). Boca Raton: CRC Press. ISBN 9780849314346.
- ↑ MIL-O-51499. OPA (No S/S Document). Revision A. 21 June, 1988. (Controlled Distribution Document). 11 p
- ↑ MIL-I-51498. Isopropylamine, Technical (No S/S Document). Base Document, 24 August, 1984. 10 p.
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