Clofibrate
Clofibrate is a synthetic aryloxyisobutyrate derivative that acts as a lipid-lowering agent. It is used in biochemical research to study peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) alpha agonism and lipid metabolism in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
637-07-0
Product Name Alternative
Clofibrate, Clofibrato, Clofibratum, Ethyl clofibrate, PPARα, PPAR
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.77% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:50 mg/mL (206.02 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (8.24 mM)
Smiles
CCOC (=O) C (C) (C) OC1=CC=C (Cl) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C12H15ClO3
Molecular Weight
242.70
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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