Chemistry:Cyclandelate

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Short description: Chemical compound
Cyclandelate
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FormulaC17H24O3
Molar mass276.376 g·mol−1
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Melting point55 to 56.5 °C (131.0 to 133.7 °F)
Boiling point192 to 194 °C (378 to 381 °F) (14 mmHg)
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Cyclandelate is a vasodilator used in the treatment of claudication, arteriosclerosis and Raynaud's disease.[1] It is also used to treat nighttime leg cramps, and has been investigated for its effect against migraine. It is orally administered.

References

  1. "Cyclandelate (Cyclospasmol) in the Treatment of Peripheral Circulatory Diseases". Angiology 16: 1–7. January 1965. doi:10.1177/000331976501600101. PMID 14258038.