Title: Clobenfurol
CAS Registry Number: 3611-72-1
CAS Name: a-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-benzofuranmethanol
Synonyms: 2-benzofuryl-
p-chlorophenylcarbinol
Trademarks: Menacor (Menarini)
Molecular Formula: C15H11ClO2
Molecular Weight: 258.70
Percent Composition: C 69.64%, H 4.29%, Cl 13.70%, O 12.37%
Literature References: Prepn:
BE 644176; Ghelardoni, Russo,
GB 1160925 (1964, 1969 both to Menarini),
C.A. 63, 8319h (1965);
71, 124212f (1969); Ghelardoni, Russo,
Boll. Chim. Farm. 109, 48 (1970). Pharmacology of the hemisuccinate deriv: Pisanti, Volterra,
Farmaco Ed. Sci. 26, 312 (1971).
Properties: White, odorless powder, mp 48-49°.
Melting point: mp 48-49°
Derivative Type: Hemisuccinate
Molecular Formula: C19H15ClO5
Molecular Weight: 358.77
Percent Composition: C 63.61%, H 4.21%, Cl 9.88%, O 22.30%
Properties: mp 95-97° from petr ether. LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 321, 300 i.p. (Pisanti, Volterra).
Melting point: mp 95-97° from petr ether
Toxicity data: LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 321, 300 i.p. (Pisanti, Volterra)
Therap-Cat: Vasodilator (coronary).
Keywords: Vasodilator (Coronary).