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Diflunisal

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2′,4′-Difluoro-4-hydroxy-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid, 5-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)salicylic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H8F2O3
CAS Number:
22494-42-4
Molecular Weight:
250.20
MDL number:
MFCD00057834
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329798707
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

diflunisal

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

FC1=CC(F)=CC=C1C2=CC(C(O)=O)=C(O)C=C2

InChI

1S/C13H8F2O3/c14-8-2-3-9(11(15)6-8)7-1-4-12(16)10(5-7)13(17)18/h1-6,16H,(H,17,18)

InChI key

HUPFGZXOMWLGNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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

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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

Diflunisal 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.

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Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335,H361

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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R N Brogden et al.
Drugs, 19(2), 84-106 (1980-02-01)
Diflunisal is a salicylic acid derivative with analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. It has been studied in osteoarthritis, pain resulting from musculoskeketal sprains and strains and from minor surgery and cancer. The duration of its analgesic effect is longer than that
M W Rich et al.
Chest, 111(6), 1767-1769 (1997-06-01)
Drug-induced pneumonitis is an uncommon complication of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration. Herein is the first reported case of pneumonitis resulting from diflunisal therapy. The patient demonstrated clinical and biopsy evidence of systemic vasculitis. She responded dramatically to administration of systemic
Jack O Wasey et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4)(4), CD007440-CD007440 (2010-04-16)
Diflunisal is a long-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) most commonly used to treat acute postoperative pain or chronic joint pain from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This review analyses the effectiveness and harm of different doses of diflunisal in the context
R O Davies
Pharmacotherapy, 3(2 Pt 2), 9S-22S (1983-03-01)
Diflunisal is a new salicylic acid derivative identified after a search for a compound with improved potency, enhanced gastrointestinal tolerance relative to its antiinflammatory activity, and a longer duration of action than that of aspirin. Animal and clinical studies have
Marwa Ahmed Sallam et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 41(1), 141-147 (2013-11-01)
Diflunisal is a NSAID used in acute and long term management of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. However, its oral use is associated with side effects such as peptic ulceration, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal
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