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F0285200

Flurbiprofen

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-2-Fluoro-α-methyl-4-biphenylacetic acid, L-790,330

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Linear Formula:
C6H5C6H3(F)CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
5104-49-4
Molecular Weight:
244.26
MDL number:
MFCD00079303
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329799649
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

flurbiprofen

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

110-112 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C(O)=O)c1ccc(c(F)c1)-c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C15H13FO2/c1-10(15(17)18)12-7-8-13(14(16)9-12)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-10H,1H3,(H,17,18)

InChI key

SYTBZMRGLBWNTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743)

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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

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

Biochem/physiol Actions

Fluibiprofen is a cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor, which is an enzyme responsible for the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin G2 (PGG2) and PGG2 to prostaglandin H2 (PGH2) in the prostaglandin synthesis pathway. This decreases the prostaglandins which cause inflammation, pain, swelling and fever. Flurbiprofen inhibits the activity of both COX-1 and -2. The S enantiomer inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and has both anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity, while the R enantiomer does not inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and displays only analgesic activity.

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.

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 + P330

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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Hugo Geerts
IDrugs : the investigational drugs journal, 10(2), 121-133 (2007-02-08)
(R)-flurbiprofen, the R-enantiomer of racemic flurbiprofen, is undergoing development by Myriad Genetics Inc, under license from Encore Pharmaceuticals Inc, for the potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Devoid of any direct cyclooxygenase inhibition, which is associated with the more toxic
R N Brogden et al.
Drugs, 18(6), 417-438 (1979-12-01)
Flurbiprofen, a phenylalkanoic acid derivative, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic agent advocated for use in rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, ankylosing spondylitis and allied conditions. Published data suggest that flurbiprofen 120 to 150 mg daily is comparable in effectiveness
Laura Gasparini et al.
Brain research. Brain research reviews, 48(2), 400-408 (2005-04-27)
Currently, there is an intense debate on the potential use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in Alzheimer's disease (AD). NSAIDs are among the most widely prescribed drugs for the treatment of pain, fever, and inflammation. Their effects are largely attributed
N M Davies
Clinical pharmacokinetics, 28(2), 100-114 (1995-02-01)
Flurbiprofen is a chiral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the 2-arylpropionic acid class. Although it possesses a chiral centre, with the S-(+)-enantiomer possessing most of the beneficial anti-inflammatory activity, both enantiomers may possess analgesic activity and all flurbiprofen preparations to
F Richy et al.
International journal of clinical practice, 61(8), 1396-1406 (2007-06-29)
The withdrawal of certain cyclooxygenase-2 selective drugs and the availability of over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have increased the pressure for researching and prescribing conventional NSAIDs with a favourable efficacy/tolerance ratio in inflammatory diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of
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