Dimercaprol
Synonyms
1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-
2,3 Dimercaptopropanol
2,3 Dithiopropan 1 o1
2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Cadmium
2,3-Dithiopropan-1-o1
Anti-Lewisite Agent, British
Anti-Lewisite, British
B.A.L.
BAL in Oil
British Anti Lewisite
British Anti Lewisite Agent
British Anti-Lewisite
British Anti-Lewisite Agent
Cadmium 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol
Cadmium 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
Dicaptol
Oil, BAL in
in Oil, BAL
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.