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.
Also Known As:
B.A.L.; British Anti-Lewisite; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-o1; BAL in Oil; British Anti-Lewisite Agent; Cadmium 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; Dicaptol; 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol; 2,3 Dithiopropan 1 o1; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Cadmium; Anti-Lewisite Agent, British; Anti-Lewisite, British; British Anti Lewisite; British Anti Lewisite Agent; Cadmium 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol; Oil, BAL in; in Oil, BAL; 1-Propanol, 2,3-dimercapto-