OPA is a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and isopropylamine (72:28) that is used in the production of the sarin nerve agent. The mixture reacts with methylphosphonyl difluoride to produce sarin.MIL-O-51499. OPA (No S/S Document). Revision A. 21 June, 1988. (Controlled Distribution Document). 11 pMIL-I-51498. Isopropylamine, Technical (No S/S Document). Base Document, 24 August, 1984. 10 p.
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