(S)-Naproxen ethyl ester

CAS: 31220-35-6

Ref. 3D-FN26158

Product Information

• Name: (S)-Naproxen ethyl ester
• Synonyms: (a-S)-6-Methoxy-a-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid ethyl ester;(S)-6-Methoxy-a-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid ethyl ester;(+)-(S)-Na proxen ethyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (S)-Naproxen ethyl ester is an enantiomer of naproxen. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that binds to the cyclooxygenase enzyme to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. (S)-Naproxen ethyl ester has been shown to be more potent than naproxen in inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and less toxic in animal studies. This drug also inhibits virus production and has been used for molecular modeling studies.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 258.31 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder