Sesquimustard

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Sesquimustard is a form of mustard gas used for chemical warfare purposes. Like all forms of mustard gas Sesquimustard is a powerful blister agent.

IUPAC systematic name: 1,2-bis(2-chloroethylsulfanyl)ethane
Synonyms: 1,2-bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane, 1,8-dichloro-3,6-dithiaoctane, Q, HSM1
Molecular formula: C₆H₁₂Cl₂S₂
CAS number: [3563-36-8]