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Clofibrate

liquid

Synonym(s):

2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropionic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropionate, Ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)isobutyrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H15ClO3
CAS Number:
637-07-0
Molecular Weight:
242.70
Beilstein:
1913459
EC Number:
211-277-4
MDL number:
MFCD00000615
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24278085
NACRES:
NA.77

form

liquid

Quality Level

200

color

clear colorless

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

originator

Wyeth

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(C)(C)Oc1ccc(Cl)cc1

InChI

1S/C12H15ClO3/c1-4-15-11(14)12(2,3)16-10-7-5-9(13)6-8-10/h5-8H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

KNHUKKLJHYUCFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PPARA(5465)
mouse ... Ppara(19013)

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Application

Clofibrate has been used:
  • as a quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase (QPRT) agonist to study its effects on hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
  • as peroxisome proliferated activated receptor (PPAR) agonist to study its effects on autophagy in rat liver cells
  • as a hepatotoxicant to study its effects on gene expression in primary rat hepatocytes

Biochem/physiol Actions

Clofibrate is a peroxisome proliferated activated receptor α (PPARα) agonist. It is a fibric acid derivative and has a therapeutic effect on hypertriglyceridemia and hyperlipoproteinemia type III. Clofibrate participates in lowering the very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and cholesterol levels in hyperlipoproteinemia type III patients. It facilitates the decrease of total serum bilirubin concentration in Gilbert′s syndrome.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Nuclear Receptors (PPARs) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Wyeth. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302 - H315 - H318 - H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of natural products, 71(5), 828-835 (2008-03-28)
The methanolic extract and its saponin fraction (methanol-eluted fraction) of the flowers of Bellis perennis were found to suppress serum triglyceride elevation in olive oil-treated mice. From the saponin fraction, seven new triterpene saponins, perennisosides I (1), II (2), III
Masayuki Yoshikawa et al.
Journal of natural products, 68(9), 1360-1365 (2005-09-27)
The methanolic extract and its n-butanol-soluble fraction from the flowers of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) were found to suppress serum triglyceride elevation in olive oil-treated mice. From the n-butanol-soluble fraction, three new acylated oleanane-type triterpene oligoglycosides, floratheasaponins A-C (1-3)
Sara Chuang et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 52(17), 5344-5355 (2009-08-12)
Liver-fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) is found in high levels in enterocytes and is involved in cytosolic solubilization of fatty acids. In addition, L-FABP has been shown to bind endogenous and exogenous lipophilic compounds, suggesting that it may also play
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