Ethchlorvynol is propargyl alcohol in which the methylene hydrogens are substituted by ethyl and 2-chlorovinyl groups. A hypnotic and sedative, it is used for treatment of insomnia in some cases where an intolerance or allergy to more commonly used drugs exists. Among its listed roles, it functions as a sedative. It is a tertiary alcohol, an organochlorine compound, an enyne and a terminal acetylenic compound. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Hypnotics and Schedule IV controlled substances. Its therapeutic use is listed as sleeping drugs. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Alvinol, Arvynol and Placidyl. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule IV). Its PubChem CID is 5281077.
Ethchlorvynol
| CAS No | 113-18-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H9ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 144.60 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (E)-1-chloro-3-ethylpent-1-en-4-yn-3-ol |
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Ethchlorvynol is propargyl alcohol in which the methylene hydrogens are substituted by ethyl and 2-chlorovinyl groups. A hypnotic and sedative, it is used for treatment of insomnia in some cases where an intolerance or allergy to more commonly used drugs exists.
The listed CAS number is 113-18-8.
The listed molecular formula is C7H9ClO.
The listed molecular weight is 144.60 g/mol.
(E)-1-chloro-3-ethylpent-1-en-4-yn-3-ol.
The source lists Alvinol, Arvynol and Placidyl.