The molecule is glycerol in which the hydrogen of one of the primary hydroxy groups is substituted by a 4-chlorophenyl group. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties, and is used for treatment of cutaneous and vaginal infections. Its 1-carbamate is used as a skeletal muscle relaxant for the treatment of painful muscle spasm. It has a role as a muscle relaxant, an antibacterial drug and an antifungal drug. It is a glycol, a member of propane-1,2-diols and a member of monochlorobenzenes.
3-(4-chlorophenoxy)propane-1,2-diol