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G9518

Sigma-Aldrich

Gemfibrozil

Synonym(s):

2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-dimethylphenoxy)pentanoic acid, 2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-xylyloxy)valeric acid, 5-(2,5-Dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H22O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
250.33
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

form

powder

Quality Level

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(C)c(OCCCC(C)(C)C(O)=O)c1

InChI

1S/C15H22O3/c1-11-6-7-12(2)13(10-11)18-9-5-8-15(3,4)14(16)17/h6-7,10H,5,8-9H2,1-4H3,(H,16,17)

InChI key

HEMJJKBWTPKOJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PPARA(5465)

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General description

Gemfibrozil is a fibric acid derivative and a hypolipidemic drug. Gemfibrozil serves as a ligand for PPARα (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α).

Application

Gemfibrozil has been used to to study its effects on cell cycle progression in yeast. It has been used to study the effects of fibrates on cell proliferation and gene expression in human cell lines.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Gemfibrozil selectively increases Apolipoprotein A-I levels. In yeast cells, application of gemfibrozil delays the start of DNA replication. It is used as a therapeutic agent for dyslipidemia.

Features and Benefits

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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