Reaction Summary The starting reaction takes place between 2-chlophenol and chlorosulphonic acid that yields 5-chloro-4-hydroxy...
Reaction Summary
The starting reaction takes place between 2-chlophenol and chlorosulphonic acid that yields 5-chloro-4-hydroxybenzene-1,3-disulfonyl dichloride, upon Aminolysis of last product will yield 4,5-dichlorobenzene-1,3-disulfonamide or Dichlorphenamide (Diclofenamide)
Brief Pharmacology
- Dichlorphenamide is a sulfonamide and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.
- Dichlorphenamide is used to treat glaucoma. By inhibiting the actions of carbonic anhydrase