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Diacerein

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,8-Diacetoxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H12O8
CAS Number:
13739-02-1
Molecular Weight:
368.29
MDL number:
MFCD00468030
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831501
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

diacerein

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)Oc1cccc2C(=O)c3cc(cc(OC(C)=O)c3C(=O)c12)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C19H12O8/c1-8(20)26-13-5-3-4-11-15(13)18(23)16-12(17(11)22)6-10(19(24)25)7-14(16)27-9(2)21/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,24,25)

InChI key

TYNLGDBUJLVSMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.

Application

Diacerein EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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N G de Isla et al.
Bio-medical materials and engineering, 18(1 Suppl), S99-104 (2008-05-06)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease which represents a combination of several disorders leading to cartilage degradation. The production of nitric oxide (NO) by iNOS, which is stimulated by proinflammatory mediators, is involved in cartilage catabolism and should therefore
[Diacerein].
G Passiu
Annali italiani di medicina interna : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di medicina interna, 1(2), 172-174 (1986-06-01)
G Falgarone et al.
Current rheumatology reports, 3(6), 479-483 (2001-11-16)
This paper reviews the most recent clinical and experimental studies on diacerein, both of which are under investigation. Diacerein could be a disease-modulating agent in osteoarthritis because structural benefits have been reported in recent trials. Moreover, after an empirical use
D Provvedini et al.
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 31(39 Pt 2), 4S13-4S15 (2003-01-09)
SYMPTOMATIC EFFECTS OF DIACEREIN: Data obtained from several clinical trials have demonstrated that relief of joint pain obtained with the interleukin-1 inhibitor diacerein is comparable with that observed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) after four to six weeks of treatment
T S A Fidelix et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1)(1), CD005117-CD005117 (2006-01-27)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal diseases. Diacerein acts differently from traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, leading to adverse gastrointestinal effects. It has been proposed that diacerein acts as a slow-acting, symptom-modifying and
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