Properties
Description
Deracoxib, 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
C17H14F3N3O3S
Solubility
DMSO: 74 mg/mL (186.22 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 18 mg/mL (45.3 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
Deracoxib can be used to investigate its COX-2 selective inhibition and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly in veterinary medicine.