Chlorobutanol
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| Chlorobutanol | |
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| Image:Chlorobutanol chemical structure.png | |
| General | |
| Systematic name | 1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol |
| Other names | 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol, chlorbutol, chloreton, chloretone, chlortran, trichloro-tert-butyl alcohol, 1,1,1-trichloro-tert-butyl alcohol, 2-(trichloromethyl)propan-2-ol, 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol, tert-Trichlorobutyl alcohol, trichloro-tert-butanol, trichlorisobutylalcohol, 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-dimethylethanol |
| Molecular formula | C4H7Cl3O |
| Molar mass | ~175.5 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| CAS number | 57-15-8 |
| Properties | |
| Melting point | 95 - 99°C |
| Boiling point | 167°C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
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| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25°C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Chlorobutanol, or 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol, is a chemical preservative, sedative hypnotic and weak local anaesthetic similar in nature to chloral hydrate.
[edit] Chemical Synthesis
Chlorobutanol is formed by the simple nuclephyllic addition of chloroform and acetone. The reaction is base driven by Potassium or Sodium hydroxide.
