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Sigma-Aldrich

Rofecoxib

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-2(5H)-furanone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H14O4S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
314.36
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[S](=O)(=O)(C)c1ccc(cc1)C2=C(C(=O)OC2)c3ccccc3

InChI

1S/C17H14O4S/c1-22(19,20)14-9-7-12(8-10-14)15-11-21-17(18)16(15)13-5-3-2-4-6-13/h2-10H,11H2,1H3

InChI key

RZJQGNCSTQAWON-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Rofecoxib has been used in high performance bioaffinity chromatography.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rofecoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with >800-fold COX-2 selectivity in CHO cells expressing human COX-1 and COX-2.
Rofecoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor.
Rofecoxib is derived from furanone and has the ability to cross human placenta. Along with anti-inflammatory action, it possesses analgesic and antipyretic properties. Cytosolic hepatic enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of rofecoxib. It is known to cause oligohydramnios and ductus arteriosus constrictions. Rofecoxib inhibits the action of CYP1A2 (cytochrome P450 family 1 subfamily A member 2). It might be associated with aseptic meningitis. Rofecoxib is known to ameliorate the risk of colorectal adenoma, but might contribute to toxicity.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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