Synonyms
bempedoic acid
ETC-1002
8-Hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid
Nexletol
Description
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 antilipemic drug, an EC 2.3.3.8 (ATP citrate synthase) inhibitor and a prodrug.
Molecular Formula
C19H36O5
SMILES
CC(C)(CCCCCC(CCCCCC(C)(C)C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O