1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol (CED0010693)

1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol belongs to the alcohols and polyols, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. This compound has the chemical formula C4H7Cl3O and an average molecular weight of 177.45 g/mol. It functions as an industrial preservative and has one recorded protein target, the voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2. The substance is found in or released from seven recorded sources. These include food preservation within the food, food processing, and cookware category, as well as drinking water and water supply. In the realm of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is associated with antiemetics and antinauseants. It is also present in electrical and electronic equipment, specifically conductors or conductive bodies characterized by the conductive materials. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, such as soap detergents, bleaching agents, and perfumes within detergents and soaps. Recorded exposure routes for 1,1,1-Trichloro-2-methyl-2-propanol include oral, nasal, dental, auricular, and topical routes.