Organic Chemical
methyl isocyanate
me·thyl i·so·cy·a·nate
Definitions related to methyl isocyanate:
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A synthetic organic compound composed of isocyanate that is methane modified by a single isocyanato substituent. Methyl isocyanate has a role as an apoptosis inducer and is used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam, pesticides, and plastics. It is characterized as a colorless liquid with a sharp pungent odor that evaporates quickly when exposed to air. Exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The chemical agent methyl isocyanate.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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