Properties
Description
Febuxostat, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, is an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase. It targets Xanthine oxidase.
Molecular Formula
C16H16N2O3S
Targets
Xanthine oxidase: 0.6 nM (Ki)
Solubility
DMSO: 60 mg/mL (189.65 mM); Water: Insoluble; 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
Febuxostat can be used to study its efficacy in lowering uric acid levels in gout treatment.