Comparative Evaluation of Oxidising and Nucleophilic Properties of Some α-Nucleophiles

Abstract

Six α-nucleophiles were evaluated at pH = 8 in an aqueous methanolic solution for their oxidising power towards tetrahydrothiophene, and the nucleophilic properties towards paraoxon. MMPP and m-CPBA are the most versatile reagents and can act as nucleophiles as well as oxidising agents.

Synthesis of hybrid hydrophobic composite air filtration membranes for antibacterial activity and chemical detoxification with high particulate filtration efficiency (PFE)

“…On the extreme end of the spectrum, chemical warfare agents such as nerve gas, mustard agent, blood agents and toxins such as arsine pose a serious health risk. These chemical contaminants are broadly characterized as organophosphorus (OP) nerve agents, which break down the acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter located at the nerve endings [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]. Paraoxon, is an example of a chemical warfare agent simulant which is widely used as a pesticides [23].…”

Functionalized polymer nanofibre membranes for protection from chemical warfare stimulants

“…Various techniques have been cited to decompose the organophosphorus agents by use of scavengers [3][4][5][6][7]. They are summarized in figure 2.…”