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Mefenamic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2-[(2,3-Dimethylphenyl)amino]benzoic acid, N-(2,3-Xylyl)anthranilic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₅NO₂
• CAS Number: 61-68-7
• Molecular Weight: 241.29
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750345
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00051721

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: mefenamic acid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(Nc2ccccc2C(O)=O)c1C
• InChI: 1S/C15H15NO2/c1-10-6-5-9-13(11(10)2)16-14-8-4-3-7-12(14)15(17)18/h3-9,16H,1-2H3,(H,17,18)
• InChI key: HYYBABOKPJLUIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... PTGS1(5742), PTGS2(5743)

Description

General description

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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 Ph

Application

An NSAID. Circumvents MRP-mediated multidrug resistance. Specifically and significantly potentiates the cytotoxicity of anthracyclines as well as teniposide, VP-16 and vincristine.

Mefenamic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Mefenamic Acid Capsules

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P312 + P330
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable