GP is an organophosphate nerve agent of the G-series,[1] with a relatively slow rate of hydrolysis, and thus high stability and persistence in the environment.[2]

GP is 4 times less volatile than soman and 1.5 times more toxic.[3]

References

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  3. Ceković, Boban; Luković, Zoran; Jovanović, Bratislav. Sinteza i određivanje fizičko-hemijskih parametara O-(2,2-dimetilciklopentil)-metilfluorofosfo. Naučnotehnički PREGLED,vol. LI,br. 5, 2001