Mefenamic acid
Mefenamic acid is a Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug. The mechanism of action of mefenamic acid is as a Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor. The chemical classification of mefenamic acid is Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Compounds. (In Vitro) :Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, acting as a competitive inhibitor of hCOX-1, with IC50s of 40 nM and 3 μM for hCOX-1 and hCOX-2, respectively. Mefenamic acid (0-100 μM) has cytotoxic effects on KB, Saos-2, and 1321N cells, however, U-87MG cells are resistant to Mefenamic acid.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
61-68-7
Product Name Alternative
C.I. 473 | NSC 94437
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
DMSO: 48 mg/mL (198.93 mM)
Smiles
C1 (c (cccc1) C (=O) O) Nc1c (c (ccc1) C) C
Molecular Formula
C15H15NO2
Molecular Weight
241.29
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
2- (2,3-dimethylanilino) benzoic acid
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