4-Chlorobenzenepropanol

It serves as the building block for the hydrophobic tail of the molecule, 1-{3-[3-(4-chlorophenyl)propoxy]propyl}piperidine, which acts as a selective histamine H3 receptor antagonist. 4-Chlorobenzenepropanol (also known as 3-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-ol) is a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of Pitolisant Hydrochloride, a medication used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy.

API Name Pitolisant hydrochloride
CAS No 6282-88-8
Molecular Formula C9H11ClO
Molecular Weight 170.63 g/mol
Synonyms 3-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1-ol

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