Properties
Description
Phenylbutazone, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks the COX enzymes from converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, thereby reducing inflammatory reactions.
Molecular Formula
C19H20N2O2
Solubility
DMSO: 55 mg/mL (178.35 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 55 mg/mL (178.35 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Phenylbutazone can be used to explore its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties in the treatment of pain and inflammation.