Properties
Description
Etodolac, 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
C17H21NO3
Solubility
DMSO: 49 mg/mL (170.52 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 49 mg/mL (170.52 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Etodolac can be used to explore its nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) properties in treating pain and inflammation.