Title: Benfluorex
CAS Registry Number: 23602-78-0
CAS Name: 2-[[1-Methyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethyl]amino]ethanol benzoate (ester)
Synonyms: 2-[[a-methyl-
m-(trifluoromethyl)phenethyl]amino]ethanol benzoate (ester); 1-(
m-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-(b-benzoyloxyethyl)aminopropane;
N-(2-benzoyloxyethyl)norfenfluramine; benfluramate
Manufacturers' Codes: S-780; SE-780
Molecular Formula: C19H20F3NO2
Molecular Weight: 351.36
Percent Composition: C 64.95%, H 5.74%, F 16.22%, N 3.99%, O 9.11%
Literature References: Prepn from 1-(
m-trifluoromethyl)-2-(b-hydroxyethyl)aminopropane and benzoyl chloride: L. Beregi
et al., FR 1517587;
eidem, US 3607909 (1968, 1971 both to Sci. Union et Cie, Soc. Franc. Rech. Med.). Metabolism studies: A. H. Beckett
et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 23, 950 (1971);
24, 281 (1972). Pharmacology: D. N. Brindley
et al., ibid. 28, 670 (1976); P. Pritchard
et al., ibid. 29, 343 (1977);
eidem, Biochem. J. 166, 639 (1977).
Properties: Colorless oil.
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number: 23642-66-2
Manufacturers' Codes: S-992; JP-992
Trademarks: Minolip (Master); Mediator (Biopharma); Mediaxal (Servier)
Molecular Formula: C19H20F3NO2.HCl
Molecular Weight: 387.82
Percent Composition: C 58.84%, H 5.46%, F 14.70%, N 3.61%, O 8.25%, Cl 9.14%
Properties: Crystals from ethyl acetate, mp 161-162°.
Melting point: mp 161-162°
Therap-Cat: Antilipemic.
Keywords: Antilipemic.