Properties
Description
Amfenac sodium monohydrate, soluble in DMSO, water and ethanol, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
Molecular Formula
C15H12NO3.H2O.Na
Solubility
DMSO: 50 mg/mL (169.33 mM); Water: 50 mg/mL (169.33 mM); Ethanol: 3 mg/mL (10.16 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Amfenac sodium monohydrate is investigated for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, particularly in the treatment of ocular inflammation.