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bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide

Term ID
CHEBI:25434
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
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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.
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Ontology
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
Phenotype where environments contain bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
Phenotype modified by environments containing bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
Phenotype affecting bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
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