219764-66-6

Basic information

• Product Name: (2-chloro-4-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol
• Synonyms: (2-chloro-4-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol;(3-Chloro-4-propan-2-yloxyphenyl)methanol;(2-Chloro-4-propan-2-yloxyphenyl)methanol
• CAS NO: 219764-66-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₃ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 200.66202
• Mol File: 219764-66-6.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: (2-chloro-4-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2-chloro-4-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol(219764-66-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2-chloro-4-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol(219764-66-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 219764-66-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

The chemical compound (2-chloro-4-isopropoxyphenyl)methanol, also known as chlorzoxazone, is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms and discomfort. It works by suppressing the activity of the nervous system, particularly in the brain and spinal cord, to alleviate muscle pain and stiffness. It is commonly used in combination with physical therapy and other measures to relieve muscle symptoms such as those caused by injury, sprains, or conditions like arthritis. The compound's muscle relaxant properties make it a valuable tool in managing discomfort and promoting mobility in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. However, it may have side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea, and should be used cautiously and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Upstream product

• 56363-84-9 2-chloro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid 
• 2457-76-3 4-amino-2-chlorobenzoic acid 
• 219764-65-5 isopropyl 2-chloro-4-isopropoxybenzoate 

Downstream Products

• 219764-67-7 2-chloro-4-isopropoxybenzyl chloride 

Relevant articles and documents

Sulfonamide compounds and medicinal use thereof

A sulfonamide compound of the formula (I):R 1 --SO 2 NHCO--A--R 2 (I)wherein R 1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl and the like; A is an optionally substituted heteropolycyclic group except benzimidazolyl, indolyl, 4,7-dihydrobenzimidazolyl and 2,3-dihydrobenzoxazinyl; X is alkylene, oxa, oxa(lower)alkylene and the like; and R 2 is optionally substituted aryl, substituted biphenylyl and the like, a salt thereof and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The sulfonamide compound is effective for the diseases treatable based on their blood sugar level-depressing activity, cGMP-PDE (especially PDE-V)-inhibiting activity, smooth muscle relaxing activity, bronchodilating activity, vasodilating activity, smooth muscle cell suppressing activity, and antiallergic activity.