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Nimesulide for peak identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Nimesulide, N-(4-Nitro-2-phenoxyphenyl)methanesulfonamide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H12N2O5S
CAS Number:
51803-78-2
Molecular Weight:
308.31
MDL number:
MFCD00079470
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831316
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

nimesulide

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CS(NC1=C(OC2=CC=CC=C2)C=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C1)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C13H12N2O5S/c1-21(18,19)14-12-8-7-10(15(16)17)9-13(12)20-11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-9,14H,1H3

InChI key

HYWYRSMBCFDLJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Nimesulide for peak identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Highly selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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C Mattia et al.
Minerva medica, 101(4), 285-293 (2010-10-30)
The first marketing authorization for nimesulide was approved in Italy in 1985. After one quarter of a century we evaluate its peculiar characteristics compared with other NSAIDs. Nimesulide is the only NSAID related to the arylsulfonamide class and is a
K D Rainsford
Current medical research and opinion, 22(6), 1161-1170 (2006-07-19)
This paper summarises the outcome from a consensus meeting, held in Rome on 5 October 2005, that aimed to review the state of the art regarding the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) nimesulide, with reference to its chemical, pharmacokinetic, pharmacological and
Eduardo Candelario-Jalil
Pharmacological research, 57(4), 266-273 (2008-04-29)
Nimesulide is a preferential inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and it is one of the most prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) worldwide. Nimesulide was recently shown to have neuroprotective properties in animal models of acute neurologic injury. In particular, nimesulide is
U A Boelsterli
International journal of clinical practice. Supplement, (128)(128), 30-36 (2002-08-09)
Nimesulide, similar to other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), has been associated with rare and unpredictable but serious hepatic adverse reactions. The low incidence (about 0.1 case per 100,000 treated patients, no more than with most other NSAIDs), estimated from the
M Page et al.
Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation, 27(9), 742-746 (2008-09-02)
Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug available in several European countries. A hepatic toxicity due to nimesulide has been reported but fatal cases remain rare. We report the case of a 49-year-old woman treated by nimesulide during three days, admitted
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