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C2H2AsCl3
207.31 g/mol
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Chlorovinyl dichloroarsine

CAS541-25-3
Category
Other
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Chemical warfare blister agent

Chlorovinyl dichloroarsine, commonly known as lewisite, is an organoarsenic compound historically developed as a chemical warfare agent. It acts as a vesicant, causing severe blistering of the skin and damage to the respiratory system upon exposure.

chemical warfare blister agentpoison gasrespiratory and systemic poison

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

dichloro(2-chloroethenyl)arsane

InChIKey

GIKLTQKNOXNBNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(=C[As](Cl)Cl)Cl

Synonyms (13)
  • 2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine
  • Chlorovinyl dichloroarsine
  • Chlorovinylarsine dichloride
  • Chlorvinyldichlorarsin
  • Dichloro(2-chlorovinyl)arsine
  • Lewisite
  • Lewisite (arsenic compound)