Chlorobutanol
CAS: 57-15-8
Category: Halogenated aromatics
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C4H7Cl3O |
| Molecular Weight | 177.46 |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 25 kg/fiber drum, 5 kg/plastic bag. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, GC-MS; Purity — GC; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Residual solvents — HS-GC; Microbial limits — Pour plate; Water content — Karl Fischer titration; Chloride — Turbidimetry; Acid value — Titration. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature in a tightly closed container, as it is volatile and sublimes readily; avoid exposure to heat and light. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as an antimicrobial preservative and mild sedative intermediate in the formulation of injectable, ophthalmic, and topical pharmaceutical products.