Properties
Description
Naproxen, soluble in DMSO, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
Molecular Formula
C14H14O3
Solubility
DMSO: 42 mg/mL (182.4 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Naproxen can be studied for its broad application as a nonselective NSAID to alleviate pain and inflammation through COX inhibition.
