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Y0000881

Ibuprofen for peak identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Ibuprofen, α-Methyl-4-(isobutyl)phenylacetic acid, (±)-2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C13H18O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
206.28
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ibuprofen

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC(C)Cc1ccc(cc1)C(C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C13H18O2/c1-9(2)8-11-4-6-12(7-5-11)10(3)13(14)15/h4-7,9-10H,8H2,1-3H3,(H,14,15)

InChI key

HEFNNWSXXWATRW-UHFFFAOYSA-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, has 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

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. Their suitability for any other use is not guaranteed and is the sole responsibility of the user. This standard is not intended for human or animal use.
Established for the preparation of reference solution (c) in testing for related substances and impurities in ibuprofen using liquid chromatography (General text 2.2.29), according to the monograph 0721 of European Pharmacopeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor that has greater activity against COX-1 than against COX-2.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Ibuprofen
European Pharmacopoeia Commission and European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare
European pharmacopoeia, 2921-2923 (2017)
J B Whitlam et al.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 29(4), 487-492 (1981-04-01)
Free and total ibuprofen levels in serum and synovial fluid (SF) were determined in one male and 14 female arthritic patients (mean age 56 yr, range 19 to 77) after 400 mg three times daily for 2 days. Free drug
R O Day et al.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 43(5), 480-487 (1988-05-01)
The simultaneous disposition of the enantiomers of ibuprofen in synovial fluid and plasma was studied in eight patients with arthritis. Concentrations of the active S-enantiomer in synovial fluid exceeded those of the R-enantiomer at all times in all patients with
Sheena Derry et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 10(10), CD007550-CD007550 (2013-10-24)
This review is an update of a previously published review in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Issue 3, 2009 on single dose oral dexibuprofen (S(+)-ibuprofen) for acute postoperative pain in adults.Dexibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) licensed for
Roland Neumann et al.
Neonatology, 102(1), 9-15 (2012-03-15)
Pharmacological closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is commonly achieved by intravenous (IV) administration of ibuprofen or indomethacin. Occasionally, oral ibuprofen is used for PDA treatment although its efficacy and safety are unclear. To systematically review randomized and quasi-randomized trials

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