chlorobutanol

A hypnotic sedative and local anesthetic; used chiefly in dermatologic preparations and as a preservative in multiple-dose vials for parenteral use. SYN: acetone chloroform, chlorbutol.

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chlo·ro·bu·ta·nol -'byüt-ən-.ȯl, -.ōl n a white crystalline alcohol C₄H₇Cl₃O with an odor and taste like camphor that is used as a local anesthetic, sedative, and preservative (as for hypodermic solutions)

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chlo·ro·bu·ta·nol (klor″o-buґtə-nol) [NF] colorless to white crystals with a camphoraceous odor and taste; used as an antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical solutions, especially injectables. Called also chlorbutol.