schra·dan

(shrā'dan),

A potent irreversible organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide. It was prepared for potential use as a nerve gas. Poisoning produces a cholinergic crisis that can be fatal.

Synonym(s): octamethyl pyrophosphoramide

[Gerhard Schrader, Ger. chemist, + -an]

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Schrader,

Gerhard, German chemist.

schradan - a potent irreversible organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide. It was prepared for potential use as a nerve gas. Synonym(s): octamethyl pyrophosphoramide

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