mustard gas

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Mustard gas is:

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**Mustard Gas** (bis(2-chloroethyl) sulfide) is a potent cytotoxic and vesicant chemical used as a weapon.
- Formula: **$(ClCH_2CH_2)_2S$**.
- Synthesis: Originally prepared from ethylene and sulfur dichloride.
- Properties: It is an oily liquid that causes severe blistering of the skin and mucous membranes upon contact. Its name comes from its mustard-like odor. It acts by alkylating DNA, which halts cell division and leads to cell death.

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