Chlorbutol

كلوروبيوتانول

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (halogenated alcohol)
Synonymschlorobutanol, chlorbutanol, 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol, trichloro-tert-butanol, acetone chloroform
Common uses / formsAntimicrobial preservative for ophthalmics, injectables and some topicals; anhydrous and hemihydrate grades; typical up to ~0.5%
PropertiesWhite volatile crystals, sublimable, slightly water-soluble; stable only at acidic pH, hydrolyzes above ~pH 5.5 and on heating; camphor-like odor
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$$ ($100–1000 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesCompendial as Chlorobutanol (JP included). Narrower producer base than commodity preservatives; large volatile losses through plastic and on autoclaving; specify hemihydrate vs anhydrous; keep formulation acidic to retain activity
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Chlorbutol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-chlorbutol.html