Properties
Description
Iguratimod, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
Molecular Formula
C17H14N2O6S
Solubility
DMSO: 46 mg/mL (122.87 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
Iguratimod can be used to study its disease-modifying effects in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.