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Fluoroacetamide

Fluoroacetamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula FCH2CONH2. It is a compound based on acetamide with one fluorine atom replacing hydrogen on the methyl group. It is very toxic.[1] It is a metabolic poison which disrupts the citric acid cycle and was used as a rodenticide.[2] May cause reproductive disorders. If swallowed or in contact with skin, it can cause serious damage and death. Can cause serious eye damage.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/sds/aldrich/128341?userType=anonymous
  2. ^ MATSUMURA F, O'BRIEN RD. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE MODES OF ACTION OF FLUOROACETAMIDE AND FLUOROACETATE IN THE MOUSE AND AMERICAN COCKROACH. Biochem Pharmacol. 1963 Oct;12:1201-5.doi:10.1016/0006-2952(63)90095-9 PMIDĀ 14074120