Description
(±)-Ibuprofen, >/=99%, 5g
Technical Information
Formal Name
(±)-α-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)-benzeneacetic acid
CAS Number
15687-27-1
Synonyms
- DL-Ibuprofen
- NSC 256857
- U-18753
Molecular Formula
C13H18O2
Formula Weight
206.3
Purity
≥99%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility
- DMF: >45 mg/ml
- DMSO: >50 mg/ml
- Ethanol: >60 mg/ml
- PBS pH 7.2: >2 mg/ml
SMILES
CC(C)Cc1ccc(cc1)C(C)C(=O)O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H18O2/c1-9(2)8-11-4-6-12(7-5-11)10(3)13(14)15/h4-7,9-10H,8H2,1-3H3,(H,14,15)
InChi Key
HEFNNWSXXWATRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
Room temperature
Shipping
Room Temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
Stability
≥ 2 years
Product Description
(±)-Ibuprofen is a non-selective, reversible COX inhibitor and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).1 The IC50 values for human recombinant COX-1 and COX-2 are 2.6 and 1.53 µM, respectively. The Ki value for ovine COX-1 and COX-2 is 9 µM.2 Formulations containing ibuprofen have been widely used in the treatment of inflammation, pain, and fever.
WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.