Description / Application
Chlorzoxazone is a member of the class of 1,3-benzoxazoles that is 1,3-benzoxazol-2-ol in which the hydrogen atom at position 5 is substituted by chlorine. A centrally acting muscle relaxant with sedative properties, it is used for the symptomatic treatment of painful muscle spasm. It has a role as a sedative and a muscle relaxant. It is an organochlorine compound, a member of 1,3-benzoxazoles and a heteroaryl hydroxy compound.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 5-Chloro-2-benzoxazolone; 5-Chloro-2(3H)-benzoxazolone |
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| Molecular Formula | C7H4ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.56 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005717 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P270;P271;P280;P301+P312;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P330;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |