Phosgene oxime

Phosgene oxime
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 1,1-Dichloro-N-hydroxymethanimine
	Other names dichloroformaldoxime, dichloroformoxime, hydroxycarbonimidic dichloride, CX, dichloroformaldehyde oxime
Identifiers
CAS Number	1794-86-1 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	59024 ;
PubChem CID	65582;
UNII	G45S3149SQ ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9075292 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/CHCl2NO/c2-1(3)4-5/h5H Key: JIRJHEXNDQBKRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/CHCl2NO/c2-1(3)4-5/h5H Key: JIRJHEXNDQBKRZ-UHFFFAOYAP;
	SMILES Cl/C(Cl)=N\O;
Properties
Chemical formula	CHCl2NO
Molar mass	113.93 g·mol−1
Appearance	colorless or white solid
Melting point	35 to 40 °C (95 to 104 °F; 308 to 313 K)
Boiling point	128 °C (262 °F; 401 K)
Solubility in water	70%
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Highly toxic
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Phosgene oxime, or CX, is an organic compound with the formula Cl₂CNOH. It is a potent chemical weapon, specifically a nettle agent, which is a type of blister agent. The compound itself is a colorless solid, but impure samples are often yellowish liquids. It has a strong, disagreeable and irritating odor. It is used as a reagent in organic chemistry.

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