Chlorphenesin Carbamate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** 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.

**Synonyms:** - 3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol-1-carbamate - 3-(p-Chlorophenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl carbamate - Adermykon - CHLORPHENESIN CARBAMATE - Rinlaxer - U 19646 - U-19,646