Dimercaprol [dimerkaprol]
topical
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- Terms
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2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
2,3-Dithiopropan-1-o1
B.A.L.
BAL in Oil
British Anti-Lewisite
British Anti-Lewisite Agent
Cadmium 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
Dicaptol
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/D004112
Definition
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.
- DUI
- D004112 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0006441
- CAS
- 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-
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- toxicity
- UR
- urine
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