Torcetrapib

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor that reduces the heterotypic transfer of cholesteryl ester from HDL to LDL and/or VLDL. Torcetrapib failed in phase III trials due to excess deaths.

**Synonyms:** - (2R,4S)-4-((3,5-Bis-trifluoromethylbenzyl)methoxycarbonylamino)-2-ethyl-6-trifluoromethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-quinoline-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester - CP-529,414 - CP-529414 - TORCETRAPIB