Properties
Description
Ketorolac, soluble in DMSO and warmed ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
Molecular Formula
C15H13NO3
Solubility
DMSO: 64 mg/mL (250.71 mM); Water: Insoluble; Warmed ethanol: 64 mg/mL (250.71 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
Ketorolac can be used for research on its potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) properties, focusing on COX inhibition.