Trichloronitrosomethane

Name:
Trichloronitrosomethane
Detailed information:

M Formula:	CCl3NO
Properties:
Dark-blue liquid; unpleasant odor. D 1.5 (20C); bp 5C (70 mm Hg). Slowly decomposes, but is more stable in solution. Soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether; insoluble in water.
Derivation:
Interaction of sulfuric acid, sodium trichloromethylsulfinate, and sodium nitrate.
Grade:
Technical.
Hazard:
Strong irritant to eyes and tissue.
Use:
Organic synthesis, military poison gas (lachrymator).