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.
Applications
Ketorolac can be used for research on its potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) properties, focusing on COX inhibition.