Properties
Description
Ibuprofen, 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 COX1 and COX2.
Molecular Formula
C13H18O2
Targets
COX1: 13 μM; COX2: 370 μM
Solubility
DMSO: 40 mg/mL (193.9 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 40 mg/mL (193.9 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Ibuprofen can be used to investigate its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties in pain management.