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(S)-Ibuprofen (CAS 51146-56-6)

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Alternate Names:
dexibuprofen
Application:
(S)-Ibuprofen is an inhibitor of Cox-1 and Cox-2
CAS Number:
51146-56-6
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
206.28
Molecular Formula:
C13H18O2
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(S)-Ibuprofen is utilized in research to understand the active form of the compound ibuprofen, which, in research applications, is known for inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins by targeting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Since (S)-Ibuprofen is the enantiomer that exerts the biochemical effects, studies often focus on its interaction with COX-1 and COX-2, and its role in the anti-inflammatory response. Researchers also investigate the enantioselective behavior of the comopund during metabolic processes to discern the impact of its stereochemistry on chemical efficacy and metabolism. In addition, it serves as a model compound for studying the broader implications of stereochemistry in chemical design and the potential for optimizing kinetic properties.


(S)-Ibuprofen (CAS 51146-56-6) References

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  4. Optical purity determination of (S)-ibuprofen in tablets by achiral gas chromatography.  |  Paik, MJ. and Kim, KR. 2004. Arch Pharm Res. 27: 820-4. PMID: 15460441
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  7. Stereoselective interaction between the CYP2C8 inhibitor gemfibrozil and racemic ibuprofen.  |  Tornio, A., et al. 2007. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 63: 463-9. PMID: 17333159
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(S)-Ibuprofen, 1 g

sc-200612
1 g
$47.00

(S)-Ibuprofen, 5 g

sc-200612A
5 g
$140.00

What is the appearance of the compound?

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Thank you for your question. (S)-Ibuprofen, sc-200612 is a white solid.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Various publications cite (S)Various publications cite (S)-Ibuprofen as the active enantiomer of ibuprofen. (S)-Ibuprofen inhibits Cox-1 and Cox-2 with comparable potency (ID50 = 8.9-14 M and 7.2-8.2 M, respectively). -SCBT Publication Review
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