SML0613

Rofecoxib

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): 4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-2(5H)-furanone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₇H₁₄O₄S
• CAS Number: 162011-90-7
• Molecular Weight: 314.36
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to beige
• solubility: DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C17H14O4S/c1-22(19,20)14-9-7-12(8-10-14)15-11-21-17(18)16(15)13-5-3-2-4-6-13/h2-10H,11H2,1H3
• InChI key: RZJQGNCSTQAWON-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Rofecoxib has been used in high performance bioaffinity chromatography.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rofecoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with >800-fold COX-2 selectivity in CHO cells expressing human COX-1 and COX-2.

Rofecoxib is derived from furanone and has the ability to cross human placenta. Along with anti-inflammatory action, it possesses analgesic and antipyretic properties. Cytosolic hepatic enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of rofecoxib. It is known to cause oligohydramnios and ductus arteriosus constrictions. Rofecoxib inhibits the action of CYP1A2 (cytochrome P450 family 1 subfamily A member 2). It might be associated with aseptic meningitis. Rofecoxib is known to ameliorate the risk of colorectal adenoma, but might contribute to toxicity.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable