<chemical> 2-oxetanone. Disinfectant used in vapor form to sterilise vaccines, grafts, etc. The vapor is very irritating and the liquid form is carcinogenic. ... Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, carcinogens, disinfectants. ... Chemical name: 2-Oxetanone ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(pro″pe-o-lak´tōn) a disinfectant effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.