Chlophedianol

Clofedanol is a diarylmethane that is 2-chlorophenyl(phenyl)methane substituted on the methane carbon by a 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl group. Used in the treatment of dry cough, it suppresses the cough reflex by a direct effect on the cough centre in the medulla of the brain. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antitussive. It is a tertiary amino compound and a diarylmethane. It is the conjugate base of clofedanol(1+). It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antitussives. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Antitussin and Clofedanolum. Its PubChem CID is 2795.