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Mephenesin

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Mephenesin is a synthetic muscle relaxant used as a skeletal muscle relaxant and sedative, chemically classified as a propanediol ether; this entry also covers its esters.

Also known as 3-(o-Methylphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, mephenesin
INCI name Mephenesin
CAS number 76-74-4
EC number 200-427-4
CosIng ID 28659
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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