Ring closure as warning: New reagent for the detection of organophosphate neurotoxins with an extremely fast response
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 09:56
in Health & Medicine
(PhysOrg.com) -- Soman, Tabun, and Sarin (which has already been used in terrorist attacks) are chemical weapons that attack the nervous system. When inhaled, these extremely toxic organophosphates can lead to death within minutes. The search for fast, simple detection methods for these colorless and odorless gases, which are unfortunately relatively easily manufactured, is correspondingly urgent.