Bezafibrate (CED0004197)

Bezafibrate is an organic compound with the formula C19H20ClNO4 and an average molecular weight of 361.82 g/mol. Bezafibrate belongs to the phenoxyacetic acid derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. Biologically, the compound acts as an endocrine disruptor (PMC10000190). It interacts with seven recorded protein targets, functioning as an agonist or partial agonist of Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA), Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (PPARD), Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), and Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2 (NR1I2), in addition to three other proteins. The compound is found in or released from six recorded sources. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products as lipid modifying agents; drinking water and water supply; and food, food processing, and cookware specifically in the preparation of vinegar. It is also associated with household cleaning and consumer products such as non-electric simulated smoking devices, as well as electrical and electronic equipment including electric hearing aids and electrically stimulated smoking devices. The recorded exposure route for bezafibrate is oral.