Term Name: bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
Synonyms: 1,1'-thiobis(2-chloroethane), 1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroethyl)sulfanyl]ethane, 1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroethyl)thio]ethane, bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide, bis(2-chloroethyl) sulphide, bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfane, Iprit, Lost, Mustard gas, Senfgas, sulfur mustard, Yperite
Definition: An ethyl sulfide that is diethyl sulfide in which a hydrogen from each of the terminal methyl groups is replaced by a chlorine. It is a powerful vesicant regulated under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:25434]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: ethyl sulfide organochlorine compound
has_role: alkylating agent carcinogenic agent vesicant