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Indomethacin

Catalog No. I641000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
2-[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]acetic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
indomethacin
Synonyms
1-(4-Chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 53-86-1

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White Solid
Melting Point 155°C Polymorphism
Solubility Acetone
Solubility Ethanol
Solubility Ether
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (IC50=0.1uM) selectively over liposygenases (IC50=100uM for 5-,12- and 15-LO). A clinically useful NAISD.

REFERENCES

  • Salari, H., et al.: Prostagland. Leukotrienes Med., 13, 53 (1984)
  • Lehmann, J.M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 272, 3406 (1997)