Clofibride

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Clofibride
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-(dimethylamino)-4-oxobutyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoate
Identifiers
CAS number 26717-47-5
ATC code C10AB10
PubChem 160134
Chemical data
Formula C16H22ClNO4 
Mol. mass 327.803 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism Hydrolyzed to clofibric acid; hepatic glucuronidation
Half life 12 hours (clofibric acid)
Excretion Renal (mostly) and fecal
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

Clofibride is a fibrate.

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