Title: Chlorphenesin
CAS Registry Number: 104-29-0
CAS Name: 3-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol
Additional Names: p-chlorophenyl a-glyceryl ether
Trademarks: Adermykon; Mycil (BDH)
Molecular Formula: C9H11ClO3
Molecular Weight: 202.63
Percent Composition: C 53.35%, H 5.47%, Cl 17.50%, O 23.69%
Literature References: Prepd by condensing equimol amts of p-chlorophenol and glycidol in the presence of a tertiary amine or a quaternary ammonium salt as catalyst: Bradley, Forrest, GB 628497 (1949 to British Drug Houses).
Properties: Crystals, mp 77-79°. Soly in water is less than 1%, may be increased by the addition of solubilizers such as ethylurea or propylene glycol: Berger et al., US 2468423 (1949 to British Drug Houses).
Melting point: mp 77-79°
Therap-Cat: Antifungal (topical).
Keywords: Antifungal (Synthetic). |