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. It is a metabolic poison which disrupts the citric acid cycle and was used as a rodenticide. May cause reproductive disorders. If swallowed or in contact with skin, it can cause serious damage and death. Can cause serious eye damage.

See also

• Sodium fluoroacetate

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