V-sub x, also known as GD-7, is an organophosphate nerve agent of the V-series, the phosphonate analog of the organophosphate insecticide demeton.Ledgard J. A laboratory history of chemical warfare agents (2nd, 2006). pp 230-233. Kulieva AM, Dalimov DN, Dorenskaya GM, et al. Biochemical investigation of cholinesterases and carboxylesterases from the cotton bollworm Heliothis armigera. Chem Nat Compd 1994 Jan; 30(1): 116-120. EA-5478 is the pinacolyl analogue.
See also VX (nerve agent) Demeton
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