| Description | Dimercaprol (Dicaptol) is 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 poisonings. |
| Synonyms | Dicaptol, 二巯丙醇, Dithiopropanol, 二巯基丙醇 |
| molecular weight | 124.22 |
| Molecular formula | C3H8OS2 |
| CAS | 59-52-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (402.51 mM) |
| References | 1. Flora SJ, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2010, 7(7):2745-88. |