FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Chemical: bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
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General Information
Name
bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
FlyBase ID
FBch0002506
ChEBI Name
bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
ChEBI ID
PubChem Name
Sulfur Mustard
PubChem ID
Chemical Structure
Chemical structure of bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
InChIKey

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Definition (ChEBI)

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. ChEBI: Bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide is 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. It has a role as an alkylating agent, a vesicant and a carcinogenic agent. It is an organochlorine compound and an ethyl sulfide.

Roles Classification (ChEBI)
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Synonyms and Secondary IDs (19)
Synonyms
1,1'-thiobis(2-chloroethane)
1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroethyl)sulfanyl]ethane
1-chloro-2-[(2-chloroethyl)thio]ethane
505-60-2
Bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
PubChem:10461
Schwefel-lost
Sulfur mustard
Yellow cross liquid
bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide
bis(2-chloroethyl) sulphide
bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfane
sulfur mustard
Secondary FlyBase IDs
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