Fenofibric acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is 2-methylpropanoic acid substituted by a 4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy group at position 2. It is a metabolite of the drug fenofibrate. Among its listed roles, it functions as a marine xenobiotic metabolite and a drug metabolite. It is a chlorobenzophenone, a monocarboxylic acid and an aromatic ketone. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Lipid-lowering agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Procetofenic acid, Fibricor and Trilipix. Its PubChem CID is 64929.
Fenofibric acid
| CAS No | 42017-89-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C17H15ClO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 318.7 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropanoic acid |
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Fenofibric acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is 2-methylpropanoic acid substituted by a 4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy group at position 2. It is a metabolite of the drug fenofibrate.
The listed CAS number is 42017-89-0.
The listed molecular formula is C17H15ClO4.
The listed molecular weight is 318.7 g/mol.
2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropanoic acid.
The source lists Procetofenic acid, Fibricor and Trilipix.