Novichok (Russian: Новичо́к, lit. 'newcomer, novice, newbie'[1]) is a family of nerve agents, some of which are binary chemical weapons. The agents were developed at the GosNIIOKhT state chemical …

Novichok A-234 | C8H18FN2O2P | CID 132472361 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, …

Jan 15, 2026 · Novichok agents were initially derived from organophosphate compounds in the so-called V (venomous) series, which includes the potent agent VR, as well as from chemicals in the G series, …

Novichok agents are chemical compounds developed in the Soviet Union from the 1970s to the 1990s as part of a secret program known as “Foliant.” They are classified as organophosphorus nerve …

Apr 1, 2019 · The substance chemical formula and properties were secretly transferred to selected Western NATO countries, which used it in small quantities for CBRN equipment testing: protection …

A Novichok agent (Russian: Новичо́к, "newcomer", "novice", "newbie") is a group of nerve agents, some of which are binary chemical weapons.

The chemical formula was given to Western NATO countries, who synthesized it, then used small amounts to test protective equipment, detection of it, and antidotes to it.

“Novichok” refers to a new group of nerve agents called the A-series agents. Their existence came to light in 2018 after incidents in the UK and again in 2020 in Russia. They are unique …

A-232 ... A-232 is an organophosphate nerve agent. [1] It was developed in the Soviet Union under the FOLIANT program and is one of the group of compounds referred to as Novichok agents that were …

Jul 14, 2018 · The chemical structures of Novichok agents are not known for sure, but they bind more tightly and rapidly to their enzyme target, called acetylcholinesterase, found in nerves and muscle …