Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
59-52-9
Standard:
In-house Standards,
| Chemical Name: | 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H8OS2 |
| Formula Weight: | 124.22 |
| CAS No.: | 59-52-9 |
2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanol, also known as British Anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a chelating agent synthesized via the chlorination of allyl alcohol followed by mercaptan substitution. Its molecular formula is C3H8O2S2 and CAS number is 72-22-4.
Strictly limited to clinical settings due to severe side effects including hypertension and pain at injection sites. Requires storage in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from oxidizers, with PPE mandatory during handling.