Chloromethyl chloroformate

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Template:Chemical warfare vert Chloromethyl chloroformate (CClO2CH2Cl) is a chemical compound developed for use in chemical warfare in World War I. It is a tearing agent designed to cause temporary blindness. It is a colorless liquid with a penetrating, irritating odor.

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Industrially, chloromethyl chloroformate is used to manufacture other chemicals.

Chloromethyl chlorformate's chemical structure is: Image:ChloromethylChlorformate.png

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