Chlorobutanol

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Chlorobutanol
IUPAC 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
Identifiers
CAS number [57-15-8]
Properties
Molecular formula C4H7Cl3O
Molar mass 175.5 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Melting point

95 - 99°C

Boiling point

167°C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

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 nucleophilic addition of chloroform and acetone. The reaction is base driven by potassium or sodium hydroxide.

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