Clofibrate

 
Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃

Molecular Weight: 242.7

CAS Number: 637-07-0

Description: Clofibrate USP, Clear colourless liquid USP, ≥98.0% (HPLC)

A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia type III and severe hypertriglyceridemia. Clofibrate therapy is associated with mild and transient serum aminotransferase elevations and with rare instances of acute liver injury.