Chlorphenesin

Chlorphenesin is a reversible antigen-associated immunosuppressant. Chlorphenesin is an antibacterial and antifungal agent used in numerous eye care cosmetics[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[104-29-0]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Bacterial; Fungal

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/chlorphenesin.html

Purity

99.84

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 6.67 mg/mL

Smiles

OCC(O)COC1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1

Molecular Formula

C9H11ClO3

Molecular Weight

202.64

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]H Y Whang, et al. Chlorphenesin: an antigen-associated immunosuppressant. Infect Immun. 1970 Jul;2 (1) :60-4.|[2]Jingyi Wang, et al. Toxicity of the cosmetic preservatives parabens, phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin on human meibomian gland epithelial cells. Exp Eye Res. 2020 Jul;196:108057.