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Naproxen

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Naproxen structure

Naproxen 

structure
  • CAS No:

    22204-53-1

  • Formula:

    C14H14O3

  • Chemical Name:

    Naproxen

  • Synonyms:

    2-Naphthaleneacetic acid,6-methoxy-α-methyl-,(αS)-;2-Naphthaleneacetic acid,6-methoxy-α-methyl-,(+)-;2-Naphthaleneacetic acid,6-methoxy-α-methyl-,(S)-;(αS)-6-Methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid;(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid;Naproxen;(+)-6-Methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid;d-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid;d-Naproxen;CG 3117;Naprosyn;Equiproxen;Naixan;(+)-Naproxen;(S)-(+)-Naproxen;(S)-Naproxen;(+)-(S)-Naproxen;(S)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid;(S)-(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid;(S)-6-Methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid;(S)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propanoic acid;(S)-(+)-Naproxene;Apo-Naproxen;Diocodal;RS 3540;Laraflex;Naprosyne;Naxen;MNPA;Naprux;Laser;Bonyl;Napren;Floginax;Veradol;Proxen;Panoxen;Proxine;Xenar;Dysmenalgit;Reuxen;Nycopren;Prexan;Naprium;Naprius;(S)-α-Methyl-6-methoxynaphthalene-2-acetic acid;Aproxen;(S)-2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propionic acid;(S)-2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid;Xenar-CR;(2S)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propanoic acid;(+)-(S)-2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid;(2S)-2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Skin Conditioning

Description

Naproxen is a COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor with IC50s of 8.72 and 5.15 μM, respectively in cell assay.

Naproxen Basic Attributes

230.26

230.26

3591067

244-838-7

2918990090

Characteristics

46.5

3.3

Solid

1.24 g/cm3

152-154 °C

403.8°C at 760 mmHg

9℃

1.609

Insoluble in water.

-20°C Freezer

1.89X10-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)

Oral-Rat  LD50 248  mg/kg; Oral-Mouse LD50: 360 mg/kg

Flammable; burning produces toxic and spicy irritating smoke

D +66° (in chloroform)

Practically odorless

4.15None

Safety Information

III

6.1(b)

UN 2811 6.1/PG 3

3

22-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11-36/37/38

36/37-45-16-7-26

UF5275000

Xn,T,F

The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry; stored and transported separately from food materials

P301 + P310

H301

Toxicity

highly

Naproxen Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

Using 2-naphthol through methylation and acetylation to obtain 6-methoxy-2-naphthyl ethyl ketone, then condensed with chloroacetate, and then subjected to isomerization, hydrolysis, oxidation, neutralization, resolution and other reactions be made of.

Uses

An anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic.A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.This product is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory antipyretic analgesic. It can be used for chronic arthritis, deformed arthritis, low back pain, acute upper respiratory tract inflammation, as well as anti-inflammatory and analgesic after tooth extraction and minor surgery. Used as an anti-inflammatory analgesic. Used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical naproxen. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic used to relieve fever and inflammation and pain associated with arthritis or other symptoms, with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects. Naproxen works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, an enzyme involved in the production of prostaglandins, an inflammatory mediator. It is recommended to take this medicine with meals to reduce stomach irritation.

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:230.26
XLogP3:3.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:3
Exact Mass:230.094294304
Monoisotopic Mass:230.094294304
Topological Polar Surface Area:46.5
Heavy Atom Count:17
Complexity:277
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Drug Function and Efficacy

This product is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects work by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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Registered Holders

  • HETERO LABS LTD

    United States United States
    Active
  • APITORIA PHARMA PRIVATE LTD

    United States United States
    Active
  • Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories Limited office and manufacturing site in Mexico

    Japan Japan
    Active

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