Dimercaprol, also known as British anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a chelating agent used for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning, particularly arsenic, mercury, and lead. Here’s some information on the preparation, test for purity, assay, and medicinal uses of Dimercaprol:
PATH: PHARMD/PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIRST YEAR NOTES/ ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/ DIMERCAPROL.