Indometacin

• Catalog No.: Bio-0704
• CAS Number: 53-86-1
• M. F.: C19H16ClNO4
• M. W.: 357.78764

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2-[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]acetic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: 2-[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]acetic acid
• Synonyms: Artracin; Flexin; Imbrilon; Indocin; Indomed; Indocid; Mobilan

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 53-86-1

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Antiinflammatories
• Application(s): Antirheumatics
• Application(s): Antipyretics
• Mechanism of Action: Prostaglandin-antagonist
• Mechanism of Action: Prostaglandin-synthesis-inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Possible cyclooxygenase-inhibitor.

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