Dichloroformoxime

Name:
Dichloroformoxime
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CCl2NOH
Properties:
Colorless, prismatic crystals; disagreeable, penetrating odor. High vap press; slowly decomposes at normal temperature, the rate depending on temperature and humidity. Bp 53–54C(18 mm Hg), mp 39–40C. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and benzene.
Derivation:
(1) Action of chlorine on fulminic acid, HONC, (2) reduction of trichloronitrosomethane with either aluminum amalgam or hydrogen sulfide.
Hazard:
Strong irritant to skin and eyes.
Use:
A military poison.