Mustard Gas

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf organosulfur compound
chemical weapon
gptkbp:appearance colorless, viscous liquid
gptkbp:aroma faintly sweet, mustard or garlic-like odor
gptkbp:boilingPoint 217 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:505-60-2
gptkbp:category gptkb:Schedule_1_substance_(CWC)
antineoplastic agent
vesicant
chemical warfare agent
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H8Cl2S
gptkbp:decontamination bleach
oxidizing agents
gptkbp:density 1.27 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy Frederic Guthrie
gptkbp:effect carcinogenic
eye irritation
respiratory tract damage
blistering of skin and mucous membranes
gptkbp:environmentalHazard contaminates soil and water
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1822
gptkbp:firstUsedInWarfare gptkb:World_War_I
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mustard Gas
gptkbp:IUPACName 1,1'-thiobis(2-chloroethane)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction DNA alkylation
gptkbp:meltingPoint 14 °C
gptkbp:notableFor chemical warfare
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:sulfur_mustard
gptkb:yperite
gptkbp:persistenceMechanism high (can remain for days)
gptkbp:prohibits gptkb:Chemical_Weapons_Convention
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Lewisite
nitrogen mustard
gptkbp:riskFactor H301, H311, H331, H350
gptkbp:routeOfExposure inhalation
ingestion
skin contact
eye contact
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:storage sealed containers
gptkbp:toxicity highly toxic
gptkbp:treatment supportive care
decontamination
antibiotics for secondary infections
gptkbp:UNNumber 2810
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Germany_(WWI)
United Kingdom (WWI)
other countries (various conflicts)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chemical_Weapons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5