Triparanol

CAS: 78-41-1

Ref. 3D-FT28574

Product Information

• Name: Triparanol
• Synonyms: 4-Chloro-a-[4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-a-(4-methylphenyl)benzeneethanol1-[4-[2-(Diethylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-1-(p-tolyl)-2-(p -chlorophenyl)ethanol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Triparanol is a cholesterol-lowering agent that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol by blocking the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase. It also has cytostatic and anti-cancer activities, with a marked effect on experimental animals. Triparanol has been shown to be toxic to the bowel and can cause bowel disease in humans. The drug blocks the synthesis of cholesterol by inhibiting the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, leading to a decrease in serum cholesterol levels. It also has cytostatic and anti-cancer activities, with a marked effect on experimental animals. Triparanol has been shown to be toxic to the bowel and can cause bowel disease in humans.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 438 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₃₂ClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%