N,N-bis(2-fluoroethyl)methanesulfonamide, also known as fluoromethanesulfonamide or FMS, is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula C4H8F2NO2S. It is a colorless, oily liquid that is soluble in water and various organic solvents. FMS is primarily used as a chemical warfare agent, specifically as a blister agent, which causes severe skin burns and respiratory issues upon exposure. It is classified as a Schedule 1 chemical weapon by the Chemical Weapons Convention due to its potential use in warfare. The compound is synthesized by reacting methanesulfonamide with 2-fluoroethyl chloride. Although its use is prohibited in warfare, research on FMS and similar compounds continues for defensive purposes and to develop effective countermeasures against potential chemical threats.
The CAS Registry Mumber 1998-78-3 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 1,9,9 and 8 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 7 and 8 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 1998-78: (6*1)+(5*9)+(4*9)+(3*8)+(2*7)+(1*8)=133 133 % 10 = 3 So 1998-78-3 is a valid CAS Registry Number.