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N8280

Naproxen

meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-6-Methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid, (S)-(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC10H6CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
22204-53-1
Molecular Weight:
230.26
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24897861
EC Number:
244-838-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3591068
MDL number:
MFCD00010500
Form:
powder
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Quality Level

200

agency

USP/NF, meets USP testing specifications

form

powder

mp

152-154 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

SMILES string

COc1ccc2cc(ccc2c1)[C@H](C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C14H14O3/c1-9(14(15)16)10-3-4-12-8-13(17-2)6-5-11(12)7-10/h3-9H,1-2H3,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1

InChI key

CMWTZPSULFXXJA-VIFPVBQESA-N

Gene Information

human ... MAPK14(1432), PTGS1(5742), PTGS2(5743)
rat ... Alox5(25290), Ptgs1(24693)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) inhibitor.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Lot/Batch Number
SLCH8076
SLCF6198
SLBV6889
SLBV2253
SLBP7866V

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Michela Campolo et al.
FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 27(11), 4489-4499 (2013-08-01)
Spinal cord trauma causes loss of motor function that is in part due to the ensuing inflammatory response. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a potent, endogenous anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective substance that has been explored for use in the design of novel
Dong Qing Zhang et al.
Chemosphere, 91(1), 14-21 (2012-12-27)
Scirpus validus was grown hydroponically and exposed to the pharmaceuticals, carbamazepine and naproxen at concentrations of 0.5-2.0 mg L(-1) for an exposure duration of up to 21 d. By the end of experiment, carbamazepine elimination from the nutrient solution reached
Jiayang Li et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 135(2), 542-545 (2012-11-10)
As systemically used therapeutics for treating acute or chronic pains or inflammations, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) also associate with the adverse gastrointestinal and renal effects and cardiovascular risks. Thus, it is beneficial to develop topical gels that selectively inhibit cyclooxygenase-2
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