Chlorobutanol is an orally active and potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation and release, also functioning as a pharmaceutical preservative with antibacterial activity. It inhibits thromboxane B2 formation, ATP release, and the elevation of cytosolic free calcium caused by various agents such as collagen, ADP, epinephrine, arachidonic acid, and thrombin. It finds extensive use in the food and cosmetic industries.
- Orally active and potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation and release
- Pharmaceutical preservative with antibacterial activity
- Inhibits thromboxane B2 formation, ATP release, and elevation of cytosolic free calcium
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Effective against several mold spores and fungi
- Widely used in food and cosmetic industries