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Chlorobutanol MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Chlorobutanol
Tree Number(s)
D02.033.260.220
D02.033.415.110.220
D10.289.110.220
Unique ID
D002724
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002724
Scope Note
A colorless to white crystalline compound with a camphoraceous odor and taste. It is a widely used preservative in various pharmaceutical solutions, especially injectables. Also, it is an active ingredient in certain oral sedatives and topical anesthetics.
Entry Term(s)
Acetonchloroform
Chlorbutol
Chloretone
Chlorobutanol, Anhydrous
Trichlorbutanol
Pharm Action
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
Registry Number
HM4YQM8WRC
Related Numbers
57-15-8
CAS Type 1 Name
2-Propanol, 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Chlorobutanol Preferred
Chlorobutanol, Anhydrous Narrower
Chloretone Narrower
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