Term Name:	chloropicrin
Synonyms:	1,1,1-trichloronitromethane, CCl3NO2, chloropicrin, Chlorpikrin, Cl3CNO2, Trichlornitromethan, trichloro(nitro)methane, trichloronitromethane
Definition:	A C-nitro compound that is nitromethane in which all three hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. It is a severe irritant, and can cause immediate, severe inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, and significant injuries to the upper and lower respiratory tract. Formerly stockpiled as a chemical warfare agent, it has been widely used in the US as a soil fumigant, particularly for strawberry crops. It is not approved for use within the European Union.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:39285]  ( EBI )