Fluorometric detection of a chemical warfare agent mimic (DCP) using a simple hydroxybenzothiazole–diaminomaleonitrile based chemodosimeter
Manas Das, Tanushree Mishra, Subhajit Guria, Debojyoti Das, Juheli Sadhukhan, Sushmita Sarker, Koushik Dutta, Arghya Adhikary, Dipankar Chattopadhyay, Susanta Adhikari
Abstract
Diethyl chlorophosphate (DCP) has a similar reactivity to sarin, which is widely known as a nerve agent that is often used in terrorist attacks.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySarinNerve agentChemical Warfare AgentsChemical warfareSimple (philosophy)Reactivity (psychology)Combinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryBiochemical engineeringPathologyPhilosophyEngineeringMedicinePolitical scienceLawEpistemologyAcetylcholinesteraseEnzymeAlternative medicinePesticide Exposure and ToxicityInsect and Pesticide ResearchEnvironmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology