Properties
Description
Nepafenac, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. The molecular weight of the compound is 254.3, and its molecular formula is C15H14N2O2.
Molecular Formula
C15H14N2O2
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 44 mg/mL (173.03 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Nepafenac plays a key role in reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins responsible for inflammation and pain in the eye.