| acetone chloroform | <chemical> A colourless to white crystalline compound with a camphoraceous odour and taste. It is a widely used preservative in various pharmaceutical solutions, especially injectables. Also, it is an active ingredient in certain oral sedatives and topical anaesthetics. Pharmacological action: preservatives, pharmaceutical, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: 2-Propanol, 1,1,1-trichloro-2-methyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| chloroform | A heavy, clear colourless liquid with a strong ether-like odour, once used for anaesthesia, but now obsolete. (27 Sep 1997) |