dimercaprol
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di·mer·cap·rol (d

r-k

rôl, -r

A colorless oily viscous liquid, C₃H₈OS₂, used as an antidote for poisoning caused by lewisite, organic arsenic compounds, and heavy metals including mercury and gold. Also called British anti-lewisite.

[di- + mercap(tan) + (p)r(opane) + -ol(e).]

dimercaprol [ˌdaɪməˈkæprɒl]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless oily liquid with an offensive smell, used as an antidote to lewisite and similar toxic substances. Formula: CH₂(SH)CH(SH)CH₂OH Also called BAL

[by shortening and altering from dimercaptopropanol]

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dimercaprol (redirected from British antilewisite)

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