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Clofibrate
Description
A peroxisome proliferator and hypolipidemic drug. Induces apoptosis in hepatoma cells. Also a liver tumor promoter.
Specifications
Cas No. 637-07-0
Product ID C4557
Product Name Clofibrate
Chemical Name 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoic acid ethyl ester
Synonym Amotril; Apolan; Ateriosan; Claripex; CPIB; Liprinal; Normet; Recolip; Xyduril
Formula Wt. 242.7
Boiling Point 148oC-150oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in DMSO or ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Canuto, R.A.,, Muzio, G., Bonelli, G., et al. Cancer. Detect. Prev. 22:357-66 (1998). Adinehzadeh, M., Reo, N.V. Chem. Res. Toxicol. 11:428-40 (1998).
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