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Naproxen

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC10H6CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
22204-53-1
Molecular Weight:
230.26
EC Number:
244-838-7
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3591068
MDL number:
MFCD00010500

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Product Name

Naproxen, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C14H14O3/c1-9(14(15)16)10-3-4-12-8-13(17-2)6-5-11(12)7-10/h3-9H,1-2H3,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1

InChI key

CMWTZPSULFXXJA-VIFPVBQESA-N

SMILES string

COc1ccc2cc(ccc2c1)[C@H](C)C(O)=O

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

naproxen

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

152-154 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... PTGS1(5742), PTGS2(5743)

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Application

Naproxen BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Naproxen Gastro-resistant Tablets
  • Naproxen Oral Suspension
  • Naproxen Tablets

    • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) inhibitor.

    General description

    This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.
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    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

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    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

    target_organs

    Respiratory system

    Storage Class

    11 - Combustible Solids

    wgk

    WGK 3

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