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Chlorzoxazone

CHEBI:CHEBI_3655

Definition

A member of the class of 1,3-benzoxazoles that is 1,3-benzoxazol-2-ol in which the hydrogen atom at position 5 is substituted by chlorine. A centrally acting muscle relaxant with sedative properties, it is used for the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C7H4ClNO2
Molecular Mass
169.56500
Charge
0
SMILES
Oc1nc2cc(Cl)ccc2o1
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H4ClNO2/c8-4-1-2-6-5(3-4)9-7(10)11-6/h1-3H,(H,9,10)
InChIKey
TZFWDZFKRBELIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2-hydroxy-5-chlorobenzoxazole
  • 5-chloro-1,3-benzoxazol-2-ol
  • 5-chloro-2-benzoxazolinone
  • 5-chloro-2-benzoxazolol
  • 5-chloro-2-benzoxazolone
  • 5-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoxazole
  • 5-chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone
  • 5-chlorobenzoxazolidone
  • 5-chlorobenzoxazolin-2-one
  • chlorzoxane
  • chlorzoxazona
  • chlorzoxazone
  • Chlorzoxazone
  • CHLORZOXAZONE
  • chlorzoxazonum

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Chlorzoxazone

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