Chlorthalidone (CED0004632)

Chlorthalidone is an organic compound with the formula C14H11ClN2O4S and an average molecular weight of 338.77 g/mol. Chlorthalidone belongs to the isoindolines, a subclass of isoindoles and derivatives within the organic compounds. In terms of biological activity, the compound acts as an inhibitor of Carbonic anhydrase 1 (CA1) and Solute carrier family 12 member 1 (SLC12A1). The substance is found in or released from 18 recorded sources across several categories. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is utilized in diuretics and gynecologicals. It is also used in food preservation for food, food processing, and cookware. Other recorded sources include electrical and electronic equipment such as electrodes, electric switches, antennas, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. In the building and construction sector, it is associated with ceilings, tents or canopies, fencing, and stairs and ramps, as well as ladders. Additionally, it is found in household cleaning and consumer products, including perfumes within detergents and soaps, tobacco pipes, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.