Molekula
Chlorobutanol
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Chlorobutanol is a preservative and sedative agent used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. It also serves as a plasticizer for cellulose esters and ethers and as an antimicrobial preservative in biological fluids, injectable solutions and ophthalmic preparations. This chemical has the CAS number 57-15-8, a molecular formula of C4H7OCl3, and a molecular weight of 177.46. It is classified with the signal word Warning and requires storage at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. Molekula supplies Chlorobutanol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90028159
- CAS Number
- 57-15-8
- IUPAC Name
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol
- EC Number
- 200-317-6
- Molecular Formula
- C4H7OCl3
- Molecular Weight
- 177.46
- Exact Mass
- 175.9562
- SMILES
- CC(C)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O
- InChIKey
- OSASVXMJTNOKOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H7Cl3O/c1-3(2,8)4(5,6)7/h8H,1-2H3
- PubChem CID
- 5977
Synonyms
- 1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methylpropan-2-ol
- Acetochlorone
- Acetonchloroform
- Acetone chloroform
- Chlorbutol
- Chloreton
- CHLORETONE
- Clortran
- Methaform
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Crystals
- Odour
- Camphor odor
- Melting Point
- 97 °C
- Boiling Point
- 167 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Soluble in alcohol and glycerol, hot water, ether, chloroform, and volatile oils
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.83 mmHg
- Refractive Index
- 1.4339
- log P (octanol/water)
- 2.03
Source: PubChem CID 5977 (HSDB, Haz-Map)
Frequently asked questions
What is Chlorobutanol used for?
Chlorobutanol is primarily used as a preservative in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of Chlorobutanol?
The chemical formula is C4H7OCl3 and the molecular weight is 177.46 g/mol.
How should Chlorobutanol be stored?
This product should be stored at a temperature between 2 and 8 °C.
Can Molekula supply Chlorobutanol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Chlorobutanol in bulk quantities to meet your specific manufacturing or research requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory compliance.
What grade of Chlorobutanol is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current available grade and specifications for your specific application.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.