Chlorobutanol

Chlorobutanol Definition 

• Chlorobutanol is a trihalogenated alcohol used primarily as a preservative, antiseptic, sedative, and local anesthetic in pharmaceutical formulations.

Structure:

• Chemical Formula: C₄H₇Cl₃O
• Molecular Structure: Contains a four-carbon chain with three chlorine atoms attached to the first carbon and a hydroxyl group (-OH) on the fourth carbon.
• Geometry: Tetrahedral around carbon atoms with substituent groups attached.

Uses:

1. Preservative: Used as a preservative in eye drops, injections, and other pharmaceutical preparations.
2. Anesthetic: Acts as a local anesthetic in some formulations.
3. Sedative: Has mild sedative properties.

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