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Chlorobutanol
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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.
Chemical synthesis
Chemical synthesis
Chlorobutanol is formed by the simple nucleophilic addition of chloroform and acetone. The reaction is base driven by potassium or sodium hydroxide.
Editor-In-Chief: Template:Chembox new C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]