Chemicals and Drugs

Nafenopin

A peroxisome proliferator that is used experimentally to promote liver tumors. It has been used as an antihyperlipoproteinemic agent.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A peroxisome proliferator that is used experimentally to promote liver tumors. It has been used as an antihyperlipoproteinemic agent.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C20H22O3
Molecular Weight
310.4 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
3771-19-5
IUPAC Name
2-methyl-2-[4-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl)phenoxy]propanoic acid
InChIKey
XJGBDJOMWKAZJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)(C(=O)O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2CCCC3=CC=CC=C23
MeSH Unique ID
D009255
Source
PubChem CID 19592

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Melipan
  • Nafenoic Acid
  • Acid, Nafenoic
  • CH-13437
  • SU-13,437
  • CH 13437
  • CH13437
  • SU 13,437
  • SU13,437

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Aspects Covered

25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

91(73); was see under PROPIONATES 1973-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Anticholesteremic Agents (1966-1972)
  • Antilipemic Agents (1966-1972)
  • Propionates (1966-1972)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nafenopin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009255. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009255
  2. Nafenopin. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nafenopin
  3. Nafenopin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6958167
  4. Nafenopin. In: PubChem Compound. CID 19592. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/19592