l General Information |
Product Name | Loxoprofen |
General description | Loxoprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor, and works by reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid. |
Synonym | 2-[4-[(2-oxocyclopentyl)methyl]phenyl]propanoic acid; Loxoprofene; Loxoprofeno; Loxoprofenum |
Purity | ≥99%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 68767-14-6 |
Formula | C15H18O3 | Molecular Weight | 246.306 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or Off-white solid |
Solubility(25℃) | DMSO | ≥40mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥40mg/mL |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol Actions | Loxoprofen is a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase) enzyme, which is responsible for the formation of various biologically active pain, fever, and inflammatory mediators. These include prostaglandins, prostacyclin, thromboxane, and arachidonic acid. |
Application | Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal |
l Packaging & Storage |
Packaging | 1g |
Storage temp. | 0-5℃ |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
