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(±)-Ibuprofen

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that acts as a reversible and competitive inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) (IC₅₀ = 4.85 µM).

Synonym(s):

(±)-Ibuprofen, [(±)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)-propionic Acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H18O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
206.28
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

white

solubility

ethanol: 1 mg/mL
DMSO: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

InChI

1S/C13H18O2/c1-9(2)8-11-4-6-12(7-5-11)10(3)13(14)15/h4-7,9-10H,8H2,1-3H3,(H,14,15)

InChI key

HEFNNWSXXWATRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that acts as a reversible and competitive inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) (IC50 = 4.85 µM). Inhibits COX-2 at higher concentrations (IC50 = 223 µM). Blocks aspirin inactivation of COX-1 (EC50 antagonism of 200 µM aspirin = 290 nM). Shown to reduce the total Aβ secretion (Amyloid β40 and 42) in human neuronal cells and offers neuroprotection against glutamate-, nitric oxide-, and superoxide-induced damage. Reported to activate peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) α and γ in both CV-1 and C3H10T1/2 cells (~100 µM-500 µM).
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that acts as a reversible, competitive, non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor (IC50 = 4.85 µM for purified COX-1 and 223 µM for purified COX-2). Also reported to inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 activity in intact bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAEC) (IC50 = 7 µM for COX-1 and 72.7 µM for COX-2). Potently blocks aspirin inactivation of COX-1 (EC50 antagonism of 200 µM aspirin ~290 nM for ovine COX-1). Decreases the secretion of total Aβ (Amyloid β40&42) by human neuronal cells and offers neuroprotection against glutamate-, nitric oxide- and superoxide-induced damage. Activates peroxisome proliferator activated receptors α and γ in both CV-1 and C3H10T1/2 cells (~100 µM - 500 µM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
COX-1
Product competes with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Target IC50: 4.85 µM against COX-1

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Asanuma, M., et al. 2001. J. Neurochem.76, 1895.
Blasko, I., et al. 2001. Neurobiol. Dis.8, 1094.
Ouellet, M., et al. 2001. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA98, 14583.
Casper, D., et al. 2000. Neurosci. Lett.289, 201.
Lambat, Z., et al. 2000. Metab. Brain Dis.15, 249.
Lim, G.P., et al. 2000. J. Neurosci.20, 5709.
Ogawa, O., et al. 2000. Eur. J. Pharmacol.408, 137.
Wyss-Coray, T., and Mucke, L. 2000. Nat. Med.6, 973.
Lehmann, J.M., et al. 1997. J. Biol. Chem.272, 3406.
Boneburg, E.M., et al. 1996. J. Clin. Pharmacol.36, 16S.
Mitchell, J.A., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA90, 11693.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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E M Boneberg et al.
Journal of clinical pharmacology, 36(12 Suppl), 16S-19S (1996-12-01)
Since the discovery of a cytokine-inducible isozyme of cyclooxygenase (COX-2), its pharmacologic inhibition has been the subject of recent investigations. These include tests for the selectivity of known nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the constitutive enzyme of cyclooxygenase (COX-1) compared
D Casper et al.
Neuroscience letters, 289(3), 201-204 (2000-08-29)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, although the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Glutamate excitotoxicity has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and others. We examined the effects of aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen on cultured primary
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T Wyss-Coray et al.
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M Ouellet et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 98(25), 14583-14588 (2001-11-22)
Both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, and the prototypical selective cyclooxygenase (Cox)-2 inhibitors DuP-697 and NS-398 block the inhibition of Cox-1 by aspirin in vitro. However, clinical studies have shown that the Cox-2 selective drugs (or coxibs) rofecoxib and
J M Lehmann et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 272(6), 3406-3410 (1997-02-07)
Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and cyclooxygenase inhibitor that is frequently used as a research tool to study the process of adipocyte differentiation. Treatment of various preadipocyte cell lines with micromolar concentrations of indomethacin in the presence of

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