| A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties in animal models. An inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis primarily through inhibition of COX-2. Source: Synthetic TLC Conditions: SiO2: Chloroform: Methanol, 9: 1, Visualized with UV, Rf=0.6 Solubility: Acetone, Methanol Method for Determining Identity: Proton Spectroscopic Analysis Melting Point: 165-168C Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
