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Benfluorex

Also known as Benfluramate, Mediaxal, N-(2-Benzoyloxyethyl)norfenfluramine

CAS 23602-78-0Formula C19H20F3NO2Molar mass 351.37 g/molEC 245-777-9
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Benfluorex chemical structure, C19H20F3NO2, CAS 23602-78-0
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
23602-78-0
Formula
C19H20F3NO2
Molar mass
351.37 g/mol
EC number
245-777-9
HS code
292219
Category
Cardiovascular and metabolic drugs

What is Benfluorex?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Benzoic acid 2-[1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-ylamino]ethyl ester is a benzoate ester.

Benfluorex is a chemical compound used as diabetes drug.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-ylamino]ethyl benzoate
CAS number
23602-78-0 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
245-777-9
Molecular formula
C19H20F3NO2
UNII
403FO0NQG3
InChIKey
CJAVTWRYCDNHSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H20F3NO2/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
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(F)(F)F)NCCOC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

Synonyms

  • Benfluramate
  • Mediaxal
  • N-(2-Benzoyloxyethyl)norfenfluramine
  • 2-((1-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)propan-2-yl)amino)ethyl benzoate
  • 2-({1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-yl}amino)ethyl benzoate
  • 780 SE
  • 1-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-(benzoyloxyethyl)aminopropane HCl
  • 1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-2-(N-(2-benzoyloxyethyl)amino)propane
  • Minolip
  • JP 992
  • 2-[1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-ylamino]ethyl benzoate
  • Benfluorexum
  • 2-({1-methyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethyl benzoate
  • Ethanol, 2-[[1-methyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethyl]amino]-, benzoate
  • 2-[[1-Methyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]ethyl]amino]ethanol benzoate ester
  • Ethanol, 2-[[1-methyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethyl]amino]-, benzoate(ester)
  • 2-((alpha-Methyl-m-(trifluoromethyl)phenethyl)amino)ethanol benzoate (ester)
  • SE 780
  • Benflurorex
  • Mediaxal (TN)
  • 2-(alpha-Methyl-m-trifluoromethylphenethylamino)ethanol benzoate
  • Benfluorex (INN/BAN)
  • N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-alpha-methyl-m-trifluoromethylphenethylamine benzoate
  • Phenethylamine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-alpha-methyl-m-trifluoromethyl-, benzoate
  • Benfluorex - API Standards
Show all 28 synonyms
  • DivK1c_000033
  • ETHANOL, 2-(alpha-METHYL-m-TRIFLUOROMETHYLPHENETHYLAMINO)-, BENZOATE
  • 2-((1-Methyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethyl)amino)ethyl benzoate #

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
351.37 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
351.1446 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.08calc.
Topological polar surface area
38.33 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
25calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.32calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C(OCCNCCc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

O=C(OCCNCCc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

2 rings, 20 atoms.

19 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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  • Enomark Pharma
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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Pharmacological actions

  • Appetite Depressants
  • Hypolipidemic Agents

Functional uses

  • Pharmaceutical

Pharmacology

Benfluorex is an antilipidemic agent that decreases the relative rate of hepatic triacylglycerol synthesis. Benfluorex was never approved for use in the United States and was withdrawn in the European Union because of an increased risk of pulmonary hypertension and valvular disease.

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Benfluorex is traded under.

HS 2922.19Indicative HS code

Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$2.2B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.27B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China21.7%
  2. Germany17.3%
  3. United States15.6%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported11.0%
  2. United States9.0%
  3. Germany7.2%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Benfluorex is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Benfluorex, based on the data on this page

What is Benfluorex?

Benzoic acid 2-[1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-ylamino]ethyl ester is a benzoate ester.

What is the CAS number of Benfluorex?

The CAS registry number of Benfluorex is 23602-78-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Benfluorex?

The molecular formula of Benfluorex is C19H20F3NO2 and its molar mass is 351.37 g/mol.

What is Benfluorex used for?

Known uses and roles of Benfluorex include cardiovascular drugs in pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical, appetite depressants and hypolipidemic agents.

Is Benfluorex hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Benfluorex is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Benfluorex?

Benfluorex is usually classified under HS code 292219 (Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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