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chlorphenesin carbamate

The carbamate ester form of chlorphenesin, a preservative agent and centrally-acting muscle relaxant with some anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, muscle relaxing and potential antineoplastic activities. Although the exact mechanism of action (MoA) has yet to be fully elucidated, chlorphenesin may inhibit tumor cell proliferation and metastasis.

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Synonym:	adermykon
US brand name:	Rinlaxer
Code name:	U 19646 U-19,646
Chemical structure:	3-(p-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol-1-carbamate 3-(p-chlorophenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl carbamate

chlorphenesin carbamate

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