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SOMAN
An organophosphorus compound that inhibits cholinesterase. It causes seizures and has been used as a chemical warfare agent.
Pharmacological action: chemical warfare agents, cholinesterase inhibitor, convulsants.
Chemical name: Phosphonofluoridic acid, methyl-, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl ester