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Naproxen sodium

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (S)-6-Methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid sodium salt
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₄H₁₃NaO₃
• CAS Number: 26159-34-2
• Molecular Weight: 252.24
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750531
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00058507
• eCl@ss: 25140904

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: naproxen
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: [Na+].COc1ccc2cc(ccc2c1)[C@H](C)C([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C14H14O3.Na/c1-9(14(15)16)10-3-4-12-8-13(17-2)6-5-11(12)7-10;/h3-9H,1-2H3,(H,15,16);/q;+1/p-1/t9-;/m0./s1
• InChI key: CDBRNDSHEYLDJV-FVGYRXGTSA-M
• 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 Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Naproxen sodium 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:

• Naproxen Sodium and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
• Naproxen Sodium Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cyclooxygenase (Prostaglandin H synthase 1 and 2) inhibitor.

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: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H302,H360
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 1A
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable