Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(1)

Documents

Safety Information

Y0000810

Acemetacin

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1-(p-Chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methylindole-3-acetic acid carboxymethyl ester

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing
All Photos(1)

About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H18ClNO6
CAS Number:
53164-05-9
Molecular Weight:
415.82
MDL number:
MFCD00151473
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831163
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acemetacin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1ccc2n(c(C)c(CC(=O)OCC(O)=O)c2c1)C(=O)c3ccc(Cl)cc3

InChI

1S/C21H18ClNO6/c1-12-16(10-20(26)29-11-19(24)25)17-9-15(28-2)7-8-18(17)23(12)21(27)13-3-5-14(22)6-4-13/h3-9H,10-11H2,1-2H3,(H,24,25)

InChI key

FSQKKOOTNAMONP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743)

Looking for similar products? Visit Product Comparison Guide

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

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

Biochem/physiol Actions

An NSAID that specifically potentiates the cytoxicity of anthracyclines (doxorubicin, daunorubicin and epirubium). Circumvents MRP-mediated multidrug resistance.

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

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300 + H310 + H330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

Y0000810-1EA:
Y0000810:

Choose from one of the most recent versions:

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number

Sorry, we don't have COAs for this product available online at this time.

If you need assistance, please contact Customer Support.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

R Andrew Moore et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3)(3), CD007589-CD007589 (2009-07-10)
Acemetacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) licensed for use in rheumatic disease and other musculoskeletal disorders in the UK, and widely available in other countries worldwide. This review sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral acemetacin in
[Clinical profile of acemetacin].
H Rechziegler et al.
Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983), 85(5), 340-346 (1990-05-15)

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service