chlorobutanol
noun
chlo·ro·bu·ta·nol
-ˈbyüt-ᵊn-ˌȯl, -ˌōl
: 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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“Chlorobutanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chlorobutanol. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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