Properties
Description
Naproxen sodium, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions. It targets COX1 and COX2.
Molecular Formula
C14H13NaO3
Targets
COX2: 5.2 μM; COX1: 8.7 μM
Solubility
DMSO: 3 mg/mL (11.89 mM); Water: 48 mg/mL (190.29 mM); 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
Naproxen sodium can be used to study its efficacy as an NSAID in treating pain and inflammation.