Chlorobutanol
Agent Name
Chlorobutanol
Alternative Name
Chloretone
CAS Number
57-15-8
Formula
C4-H7-Cl3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Chloretone; 1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol; 1,1,1-Trichloro-tert-butyl alcohol; 2-(Trichloromethyl)-2-propanol; 2-Propanol, 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-; 2-Propanol, 2-methyl-1,1,1-trichloro-; Acetochlorone; Acetonchloroform; Acetone chloroform; Anhydrous chlorobutanol; Chlorbutanol; Chlorbutanolum; Chlorbutol; Chlorbutolum; Chloreton; Chlorobutanol, anhydrous; Chlorobutanolum [INN-Latin]; Chlortran; Clorobutanol [INN-Spanish]; Clorobutanolo; Clorobutanolo [DCIT]; Clortran; Coliquifilm; Dentalone; HCP; Khloreton; Methaform; Sedaform; Trichlorisobutylalcohol; Trichloro-t-butyl alcohol; Trichloro-tert-butanol; beta,beta,beta-Trichloro-tert-butyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Alcohols
Description
Colorless to white solid; [Merck Index] Crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer for cellulose esters and ethers, in medical practice (preservative, antimicrobial agent, anesthetic in dentistry, sedative and hypnotic, antiemetic), and in veterinary practice (antiseptic, local anesthetic, sedative, antiemetic, antipruritic, and hypnotic); [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; 0.4% solution caused keratitis in rabbit eyes following continuous bathing; Emergency treatment is for "chloral hydrate and related agents." [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.833 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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