Dimercaprol
Agent Name
Dimercaprol
CAS Number
59-52-9
Formula
C3-H8-O-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Dimercapto-3-propanol; 1,2-Dithioglycerol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-; 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol; 2,3-Dimercaptol-1-propanol; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3-Dithiopropanol; 3-Hydroxy-1,2-propanedithiol; Antoxol; BAL; BAL in Oil; British antilewisite; DMP; DMP (VAN); Dicaptol; Dimercaprol propanol; Dimercaprolo [DCIT]; Dimercaprolum [INN-Latin]; Dimercaptopropanol; Dimercaptopropanol (VAN); Dimerkaprol [Czech]; Dimersol; Dithioglycerine; Dithioglycerol (VAN); Glycerol, 1,2-dithio-; Panobal; Sulfactin; Sulfactin (VAN); alpha,beta-Dithioglycerol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds (Alcohols)
Description
Clear to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [HSDB] Viscous oily liquid; [Merck Index] Strong, offensive odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chelating agent to treat arsenic, gold, and mercury poisoning; First used as an antidote to the warfare agent Lewisite; [HSDB]
Comments
Contact with eyes can cause severe lacrimation for an hour or two with no permanent damage; [HSDB] A lachrymator; [CAMEO] An irritant; Harmful if swallowed; Reproductive effects in animal experiments; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.92 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point > 235 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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