Clofibrate
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Clofibrate, also called chlorfenisate, chlorphenisate, clofibate and many other names, is a fibric acid derivative used to treat hyperlipoproteinemia type III and severe hypertriglyceridemia. The active form of the drug is the de-esterified product clofibric acid (chlorophenoxy isobutyric acid).
Its chemical name is ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoate and its chemical formula is C12H15ClO3.