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Bezafibrate

≥98%, solid

Synonym(s):

2-[4-[2-(4-Chlorobenzamido)ethyl]phenoxy]-2-methylpropanoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H20ClNO4
CAS Number:
41859-67-0
Molecular Weight:
361.82
EC Number:
255-567-9
MDL number:
MFCD00078970
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24891983
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98%

form

solid

solubility

DMF: soluble
deionized water: insoluble
methanol: soluble

originator

Roche

SMILES string

CC(C)(Oc1ccc(CCNC(=O)c2ccc(Cl)cc2)cc1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C19H20ClNO4/c1-19(2,18(23)24)25-16-9-3-13(4-10-16)11-12-21-17(22)14-5-7-15(20)8-6-14/h3-10H,11-12H2,1-2H3,(H,21,22)(H,23,24)

InChI key

IIBYAHWJQTYFKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... HBA2(3040) , PPARA(5465) , PPARD(5467) , PPARG(5468)
mouse ... Ppara(19013) , Ppard(19015) , Pparg(19016)

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Application

Bezafibrate has been used:
  • a supplement in the standard diet (SD) for mice to study its effect on diabetes
  • to evaluate its effect on hepatitis C virus (HCV) assembly and secretion
  • to evaluate its effect on gonadal steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis of zebrafish and also used as standard for HPLC

Biochem/physiol Actions

Bezafibrate has the ability to repress HCV assembly and secretion. It is used to treat dyslipidemia.
The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) is a member of the steroid nuclear receptor superfamily. Bezafibrate is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor agonist for PPARα, PPARδ, and PPARγ. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activator.
PPARgamma agonists, including Bezafibrate, have beneficial effects in the suppression of the inflammatory response during RSV infection and therefore might have clinical efficacy in the course of severe RSV-infection.

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Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Jorge Armando Ardila et al.
Talanta, 103, 201-206 (2012-12-04)
The determination of bezafibrate (BZF) using square-wave voltammetry (SWV) and a cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode is proposed. Cyclic voltammetry results showed one irreversible oxidation peak for BZF at 1.20 V (vs. Ag/AgCl (3.0 mol L(-1) KCl)) in a 0.04
Bezafibrate ameliorates diabetes via reduced steatosis and improved hepatic insulin sensitivity in diabetic TallyHo mice
Franko A, et al.
Molecular Metabolism, 6(3), 256-266 (2017)
Marc Engelen et al.
PloS one, 7(7), e41013-e41013 (2012-08-23)
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene and is characterized by impaired beta-oxidation of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFA) and subsequent VLCFA accumulation in tissues. In adulthood X-ALD most commonly manifests as a gradually progressive myelopathy, (adrenomyeloneuropathy;
Alexander Constantinides et al.
European journal of internal medicine, 23(7), 633-638 (2012-08-21)
Plasma lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) (Lp-PLA(2)) levels predict incident cardiovascular disease, impacting Lp-PLA(2) as an emerging therapeutic target. We determined Lp-PLA(2) responses to statin and fibrate administration in type 2 diabetes mellitus, and assessed relationships of changes in Lp-PLA(2) with subclinical
Akira Honda et al.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.), 57(5), 1931-1941 (2012-08-23)
Bezafibrate is a widely used hypolipidemic agent and is known as a ligand of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs). Recently this agent has come to be recognized as a potential anticholestatic medicine for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)
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