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Title: Sub-Equimolar Hydrolysis and Condensation of Organophosphates

Journal Article · · Chemistry Select

We characterized the in-situ hydrolysis and subsequent condensation reaction of the chemical agent simulant diethyl chlorophosphate (DECP) by high-resolution 31P NMR spectroscopy following the addition of water in sub-equimolar concentrations. Moreover, the identification and quantification of the multiple pyrophosphate and larger polyphosphate chemical species formed through a series of self-condensation reactions are reported. Finally, the DECP hydrolysis kinetics and distribution of breakdown species was strongly influenced by the water concentration and reaction temperature.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1303156
Report Number(s):
SAND2016--4563J; 640200
Journal Information:
Chemistry Select, Journal Name: Chemistry Select Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 1; ISSN 2365-6549
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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