Degradation of phosphate esters by high oxidation state molybdenum complexes

摘要

Degradation of phosphate esters, particularly neurotoxins and pesticides, is performed using high oxidative state molybdenum complexes, more particularly molybdenum(VI) complexes. A molybdenum(VI) complex is dissolved in water and then reacted with a phosphate ester. The phosphate esters can include, but are not limited to, VX, VE, VG, VM, GB, GD, GA, GF, parathion, paraoxon, triazophos, oxydemeton-methyl, chlorpyrifos, fenitrothion and pirimiphos-methyl, representing both chemical warfare agents as well as pesticides and insecticides.

主权项

1. A method for degrading a phosphate ester comprising:
dissolving a molybdenum(VI) complex in water (pH 7-8); and reacting the molybdenum(VI) complex with a phosphate ester.