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Meloxicam

A cell-permeable, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam family which preferentially inhibits the inducible isoform of COX-2 (IC50 = 4.7 µM) relative to COX-1 (IC50 = 36.6 µM).

Synonym(s):

Meloxicam, 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazoyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H13N3O4S2
CAS Number:
71125-38-7
Molecular Weight:
351.40
MDL number:
MFCD00000612
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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Quality Level

100

description

Merck USA index - 14, 5826

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C14H13N3O4S2/c1-8-7-15-14(22-8)16-13(19)11-12(18)9-5-3-4-6-10(9)23(20,21)17(11)2/h3-7,19H,1-2H3,(H,15,16)/b13-11+

InChI key

DWMREKMVXIFPFM-ACCUITESSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam family which preferentially inhibits the inducible isoform of COX-2 (IC50 = 4.7 µM) relative to COX-1 (IC50 = 36.6 µM). Also inhibits the growth of colorectal cancer cells in vitro.
A cell-permeable, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam family that preferentially inhibits the inducible isoform of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2; IC50 = 4.7 µM) relative to cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1; IC50 = 36.6 µM). Also inhibits the growth of colorectal cancer cells in vitro.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
COX-2
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 4.7 µM, 36.6 µM against the inducible isoform of COX-2 relative to COX-1, respectively

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Blanco, F.J., et al. 1999. J. Rheumatol. 26, 1366.
Davies, N.M., and Skjodt, N.M. 1999. Clin. Pharmacokinet. 36, 115.
Goldman, A.P., et al. 1998. Carcinogenesis 19, 2195.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

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pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
444800-100MG04055977186147