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Dimercaprol
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; Knoll Brand of Dimercaprol; Taylor Brand of Dimercaprol; 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol
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.