Description / Application
Bempedoic acid is an alpha,-dicarboxylic acid that is pentadecanedioic acid which is substituted by methyl groups groups at positions 2 and 14, and by a hydroxy group at position 8. It is a drug used for the treatment of high LDL cholesterol, which is sometimes referred to as 'bad cholesterol'. It has a role as an EC 2.3.3.8 (ATP citrate synthase) inhibitor, an antilipemic drug and a prodrug.
Identities
| Alternative Name | bempedoic acid;ETC-1002;738606-46-7;8-Hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid;ESP-55016 |
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| Molecular Formula | C19H36O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 344.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD18800820 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H372;H373 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260;P264;P270;P301+P312;P314;P330;P501 |