| Formula |
CAS |
| C4H7Cl3O |
57-15-8 |
Background
Chlorobutanol is used as a preservative and antiseptic. It is also a plasticizer for cellulose esters and ethers.
SynonymsChlorobutanol
1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol
b,b,b-Trichloro-tert-butyl alcohol
Acetone chloroform
Chlorbutol
Chloretone
Coliquifilm
Methaform
Sedaform
UsesOtic (ear) preparations
Opthalmic (eye) preparations
Dental analgesics
Sedatives
Antiseptics
Cellulose esters and ethers
Hypodermic solutions
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Kroon S. Contact dermatitis from oleyl polypeptide in Xeruminex ear drops. Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(5):271-272. |
| 2. |
Hofmann HG, Goerz G, Plewig G. Anaphylactic shock from chlorobutanol-preserved oxytocin. Contact Dermatitis 1986;15(4):241. |
| 3. |
Valsecchi R, Cainelli T. Contact allergy to Cerumenex. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18(5):312. |
| 4. |
Balato N. et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Cerumenex in a child. Contact Dermatitis 1989;21(5):348-349. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9