A phenyl carbamate compound; a composition for treating and/or preventing stroke containing the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a method of treating and/or preventing stroke comprising administering the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of stroke treatment; and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treating and/or preventing stroke, are provided.