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Chlorphenesin

CHEBI:CHEBI_3642

Definition

Glycerol in which the hydrogen of one of the primary hydroxy groups is substituted by a 4-chlorophenyl group. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties, and is used for treatment of cutaneous and vaginal infections. Its 1-carbamate is used as a skeletal muscle relaxant for the treatment of painful muscle spasm.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C9H11ClO3
Molecular Mass
202.63500
Charge
0
SMILES
OCC(O)COc1ccc(Cl)cc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H11ClO3/c10-7-1-3-9(4-2-7)13-6-8(12)5-11/h1-4,8,11-12H,5-6H2
InChIKey
MXOAEAUPQDYUQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol
  • 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)propane-1,2-diol
  • 3-(p-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol
  • 3-(p-chlorophenoxy)propane-1,2-diol
  • chlorphenesin
  • chlorphenesin
  • Chlorphenesin
  • chlorphenesine
  • chlorphenesinum
  • clorfenesina
  • glycerol alpha-p-chlorophenyl ether
  • p-chlorophenyl-alpha-glyceryl ether

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
2399
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CHEBI:3642

Additional References

Wikipedia:Chlorphenesin

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