Term Name: chlorphenesin
Synonyms: 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, chlorphenesine, chlorphenesinum, clorfenesina, glycerol alpha-p-chlorophenyl ether, p-chlorophenyl-alpha-glyceryl ether
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:3642]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: glycol monochlorobenzenes propane-1,2-diols
has subtype: (R)-chlorphenesin (S)-chlorphenesin
has_role: antibacterial drug antifungal drug muscle relaxant
inverse has_functional_parent: chlorphenesin carbamate