Properties
Description
Fenbufen, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions. It targets cyclooxygenase and ATP systhesis.
Molecular Formula
C16H14O3
Targets
cyclooxygenase; ATP systhesis: 0.88 μM (Ki)
Solubility
DMSO: 45 mg/mL (176.97 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 45 mg/mL (176.97 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Fenbufen is used in studies focusing on its anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties, often in the context of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.