Ciglitazone

Ciglitazone is an aromatic ether that consists of 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione with position 5 substituted by a 4-[(1-methylcyclohexyl)methoxy]benzyl group. A selective PPARgamma agonist. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antineoplastic agent and an insulin-sensitizing drug. It is an aromatic ether and a thiazolidinone. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Thiazolidinediones. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ciglitazona and Ciglitizone. Its PubChem CID is 2750.

CAS No 74772-77-3
Molecular Formula C18H23NO3S
Molecular Weight 333.4 g/mol
Synonyms 5-[[4-[(1-methylcyclohexyl)methoxy]phenyl]methyl]-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione

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