OBO ID: CHEBI:149601
Term Name: bempedoic acid Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 8-hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acid
  • acide bempedoique
  • acido bempedoico
  • acidum bempedoicum
  • bempedoic acid
  • ESP 55016
  • ESP-55016
  • ETC 1002
  • ETC-1002
  • ETC1002
  • Nexletol
Definition: An alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid that is pentadecanedioic acid which is substituted by methyl groups groups at positions 2 and 14, and by a hydroxy group at position 8. It is a drug used for the treatment of high LDL cholesterol, which is sometimes referred to as 'bad cholesterol'.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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