Clofibric acid

Clofibric acid
Clofibric acid
Identifiers
CAS number 882-09-7 YesY
PubChem 2797
ChemSpider 2695 YesY
UNII 53PF01Q249 YesY
KEGG D07723 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:34648 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL683 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H11ClO3
Molar mass 214.645 g/mol
Appearance White to yellow solid
Melting point

118-123 °C

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Clofibric acid is a herbicide with the IUPAC name 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoic acid and molecular formula C10H11ClO3. It functions as a plant growth regulator against the plant hormone auxin.[1]

Clofibric acid is a metabolite of the cholesterol-lowering pharmaceutical drug Clofibrate.

See also

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