Naproxen Properties

Naproxen (naprosyn) is one of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat certain types of arthritis. Naproxen tablets were approved by the FDA in 1976. On January 11, 1994, the FDA approved naproxen in a nonprescription form.Naproxen  is commonly used for relief of a wide variety of pain, fever, inflammations, and stiffness.

Naproxen is one kind of white to light yellow crystal powder and belongs to the classes of Carboxylic Acids (Chiral); Chiral Building Blocks; for Resolution of Bases; Optical Resolution; Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid. In addition, the Classification Code is Analgesic; Analgesics; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-inflammatory agents, non-steroidal; Antipyretic; Antirheumatic Agents; Cyclooxygenase inhibitors; Drug / Therapeutic Agent; Enzyme Inhibitors; Gout suppressants; Human Data; Mutation data; Peripheral Nervous System Agents; Reproductive Effect; Sensory System Agents. Naproxen can soluble in organic solvents.




Name:Naproxene

EINECS:244-838-7

Molecular Formula:C14H14O3

CAS Registry Number:22204-53-1

Synonyms:(S)-(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid; (+)-6-Methoxy-alpha-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid; Naproxen
InChI:InChI=1/C14H14O3/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)/t9-/m0/s1

Appearance:white powder

Molecular Weight:230.26

Density:1.197g/cm3

Boiling Point:403.9°Cat760mmHg

Melting Point:153-154℃

Flash Point:154.5°C

Storage Temperature:Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Refractive index:67.5 ° (C=1, CHCl3)

Solubility:practically insoluble at low and soluble at high

Stability:No data.

Usage:An anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory