Chlorobutanol hemihydrate

Description: Chlorobutanol hemihydrate (Chlorbutol hemihydrate) is an orally toxic preservative with antimicrobial activity that inhibits Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, inhibits the aggregation and release of human platelets in vitro, and is commonly used in cosmetics. Target: Antifungal, Antibacterial. Smiles: ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(O)(C)C.O 0.5H2O. References: Smoak IW, et al. Chlorobutanol: maternal serum levels and placental transfer in the mouse. Vet Hum Toxicol. 1997 Oct,39(5):287-90.