Sarin
"Sarin" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D012524
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.705.429.750.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Sarin- Sarin
- ortho-Isopropylmethyl Phosphonofluoridate
- Phosphonofluoridate, ortho-Isopropylmethyl
- ortho Isopropylmethyl Phosphonofluoridate
- o-Isopropylmethyl Phosphonofluoridate
- Phosphonofluoridate, o-Isopropylmethyl
- o Isopropylmethyl Phosphonofluoridate
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