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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.
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
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