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BP435

Naproxen

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3OC10H6CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
230.26
Beilstein:
3591068
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

naproxen

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

152-154 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1ccc2cc(ccc2c1)[C@H](C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/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

InChI key

CMWTZPSULFXXJA-VIFPVBQESA-N

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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

Naproxen BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Naproxen Gastro-resistant Tablets
  • Naproxen Oral Suspension
  • Naproxen Tablets
  • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) inhibitor.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Hazard Classifications

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

    Target Organs

    Respiratory system

    Storage Class Code

    11 - Combustible Solids

    WGK

    WGK 3


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