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Sigma-Aldrich

Rofecoxib

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-2(5H)-furanone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H14O4S
CAS Number:
162011-90-7
Molecular Weight:
314.36
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[S](=O)(=O)(C)c1ccc(cc1)C2=C(C(=O)OC2)c3ccccc3

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

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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
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

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0000220378
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035M4799V
023M4739V

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