Methyl isocyanate ( MIC ) is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH3NCO . Synonyms are isocyanatomethane , methyl carbylamine and MIC . Methyl isocyanate is an intermediate chemical in the production of carbamate pesticides ( such as carbaryl , carbofuran , methomyl , and aldicarb ) . It has also been used in the production of rubbers and adhesives . As a highly toxic and irritating material , it is extremely hazardous to human health . It was the principal toxicant involved in the Bhopal disaster , which killed 3,787 people initially and officially 19,787 people in total
Bhopal disaster
Bhopal disaster
Methyl isocyanate