Parachlorophenoxyacetate

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parachlorophenoxyacetate or pCPA is a synthetic compound similar to a group of plant hormones called "auxins." [1] Esterized with dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) it forms centrophenoxine an anti-aging neural enhancement compound noted for reducing lipofuscin and increasing choline levels in the brain.

Synonyms: Centrophenoxine Hydrochloride; Clofenoxine Hydrochloride; Clophenoxate Hydrochloride; Deanol 4 Chlorophenoxyacetate Hydrochloride; Meclofenoxane Hydrochloride.

Chemical name: 2-Dimethylaminoethyl 4 chlorophynoxyacetate hydrochloride.

Molecular formula: C(12)H(16)CINO(3), HCL

Molecular weight: 294.2

Distribution: Centrophenoxine is supplied under the trade names Cerutil, Helfergin and Lucidril.

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