Benfluorex hydrochloride

• CAT Number: I002795
• CAS Number: 23642-66-2
• Molecular Formula: C19H21ClF3NO2
• Molecular Weight: 387.82
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: 10 mM in H2O
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-ylamino]ethyl benzoate;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H20F3NO2.ClH/c1-14(12-15-6-5-9-17(13-15)19(20,21)22)23-10-11-25-18(24)16-7-3-2-4-8-16;/h2-9,13-14,23H,10-12H2,1H3;1H
• InChIKey: NLOALSPYZIIXEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F)NCCOC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2.Cl

Benfluorex hydrochloride（Cat No.:I002795）is a synthetic compound primarily used as an antiobesity drug, although it is no longer widely prescribed due to safety concerns. It is a derivative of fenfluramine, a drug previously used as an appetite suppressant. Benfluorex works by stimulating serotonin release in the brain, which suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss. However, it has been associated with cardiovascular risks, including pulmonary hypertension and valvular heart disease, leading to its withdrawal or limited use in several countries. Ongoing research explores safer alternatives and the compound’s potential applications in metabolic disorders.