Properties
Description
Carprofen, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
Molecular Formula
C15H12ClNO2
Solubility
DMSO: 52 mg/mL (189.98 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 52 mg/mL (189.98 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Carprofen is used in research focused on its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, particularly in veterinary medicine.