Dimercaprol
An anti-gas warfare agent that is effective against Lewisite (dichloro(2-chlorovinyl)arsine) and formerly known as British Anti-Lewisite or BAL. It acts as a chelating agent and is used in the treatment of arsenic, gold, and other heavy metal poisoning.
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Tree Number(s): D02.886.489.180
MeSH Unique ID: D004112
Registry Number: 0CPP32S55X
Entry Terms:
- 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
- 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol
- 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-o1
- 2,3 Dithiopropan 1 o1
- British Anti-Lewisite
- Anti-Lewisite, British
- British Anti Lewisite
- British Anti-Lewisite Agent
- Anti-Lewisite Agent, British
- British Anti Lewisite Agent
- Cadmium 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
- 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Cadmium
- Cadmium 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol
- Dicaptol
- BAL in Oil
- in Oil, BAL
- Oil, BAL in
- B.A.L.
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