Properties
Description
Flufenamic acid, 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
C14H10F3NO2
Solubility
DMSO: 48 mg/mL (170.67 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 48 mg/mL (170.67 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Flufenamic acid can be used to study its effects as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and its role as an ion channel modulator.