2-(4-Ethylphenyl)-propanoic acid - Racemic

CAS: 3585-52-2

Ref. 3D-IE46408

Product Information

• Name: 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)-propanoic acid - Racemic
• Synonyms: Ibuprofen impurity N
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)-propanoic acid is a supplement that is used to relieve pain and inflammation. It belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This drug has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and bronchitis. 2-(4-Ethylphenyl)-propanoic acid inhibits both prostaglandin synthesis and leukotriene synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase 1, which converts arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, and 5-lipoxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid into leukotrienes. This drug has also been shown to inhibit COX-2 production in human monocytes. The active form of this drug is metabolized through a number of metabolic transformations including hydrolysis by esterases or glucuronidases, oxidation by cytochrome P450 enzymes,

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-3-9-4-6-10(7-5-9)8(2)11(12)13/h4-8H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,12,13)
• InChI key: InChIKey=VGMCZELQCNPMQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCc1ccc(C(C)C(=O)O)cc1