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Sarin MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Sarin
Tree Number(s)
D02.705.429.750.500
Unique ID
D012524
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012524
Scope Note
An organophosphorus ester compound that produces potent and irreversible inhibition of cholinesterase. It is toxic to the nervous system and is a chemical warfare agent.
Entry Term(s)
Sarin Gas
o-Isopropylmethyl Phosphonofluoridate
ortho-Isopropylmethyl Phosphonofluoridate
Pharm Action
Chemical Warfare Agents
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Related Numbers
107-44-8
CAS Type 1 Name
Phosphonofluoridic acid, methyl-, 1-methylethyl ester
Previous Indexing
Cholinesterase Inhibitors (1966-1971)
Organophosphorus Compounds (1971)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS 1972-90
History Note
91(72); was see under ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS 1972-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2014/12/02
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