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Leflunomide

Catalog No. S1247 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 75706-12-6 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 968

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5-methyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxamide
IUPAC Traditional name
5-methyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxamide
Synonyms
Arava

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 75706-12-6

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Solubility DMSO
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Anaplastic astrocytoma
Biological Activity:
Leflunomide is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor belonging to the DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) class of drugs. Leflunomide is used to relieve symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine works by stopping the body from producing too many of the immune cells that are responsible for the swelling and inflammation. [1]

REFERENCES

  • www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR60155