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Synonym(s):
2-[(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)amino]benzeneacetic acid sodium salt
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H10Cl2NNaO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
318.13
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
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biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
Assay
≥98% (TLC)
form
powder
mp
283-285 °C
solubility
methanol: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faint yellow or tan
originator
Novartis
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
[Na+].[O-]C(=O)Cc1ccccc1Nc2c(Cl)cccc2Cl
InChI
1S/C14H11Cl2NO2.Na/c15-10-5-3-6-11(16)14(10)17-12-7-2-1-4-9(12)8-13(18)19;/h1-7,17H,8H2,(H,18,19);/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
KPHWPUGNDIVLNH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Gene Information
human ... PTGS1(5742) , PTGS2(5743)
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Application
Diclofenac sodium has been used:
- to investigate its radioprotective potential in a study
- to determine the basic viscosity and hydrodynamic values of the solubilizers and their micellar adducts in a study
- as a standard for potentiometric and fluorimetric determination of diclofenac in a sequential injection analysis system
- to inhibit phase II drug metabolizing enzyme (DME) in a study to investigate the inhibitory effects of an ethanol extract of Descurainia sophia seeds on Phase I and II DMEs
Biochem/physiol Actions
Diclofenac sodium salt is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that acts as a competitive and irreversible inhibitor of prostaglandin synthetase. Its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities are based on the prevention of the synthesis of arachinodate metabolites via cyclooxygenase inhibition. It is found to hinder the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, which mediate inflammatory process. The NSAIDs are found to inhibit both cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2, causing undesirable gastrointestinal effect. Diclofenac sodium also functions as a scavenger of free radicals and serves a radioprotective role in restoring supercoiled form of plasmid DNA damaged by radiation back to normal. Diclofenac sodium is oxidized by the donation of electron and transfer of hydrogen atom. It can be a potential radioprotective agent.
Standard NSAID and cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor. Major metabolites are 4´-hydroxydiclofenac and 5´-hydroxydiclofenac. Has been used as substrate selective for CYP2C9.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Repr. 2 - STOT RE 1
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Amit Alok et al.
Mutation research, 755(2), 156-162 (2013-07-06)
The potential of clinical drug diclofenac sodium which is routinely used in clinics as non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs opens a new insight in development of radioprotector. The drug has shown its potential radioprotective efficacy in clonogenic cell survival in Chinese hamster
Simultaneous potentiometric and fluorimetric determination of diclofenac in a sequential injection analysis system
Analytica Chimica Acta, 470, 185-194 (2002)
Jin-Mu Yi et al.
BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 15, 441-441 (2015-12-20)
Descurainia sophia seeds have a variety of pharmacological functions and been widely used in traditional folk medicine. However, their effects on human drug metabolizing enzyme (DME) activities have not been elucidated. The present study investigated the inhibitory effects of an
Diclofenac sodium (GP 45840, Voltaren), a potent inhibitor of prostaglandin synthetase.
E C Ku et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 24(5), 641-643 (1975-03-01)
Seung-Hwan Jung et al.
Redox biology, 37, 101751-101751 (2020-10-21)
Treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with various side effects, including cardiovascular and hepatic disorders. Studies suggest that mitochondrial damage and oxidative stress are important mediators of toxicity, yet the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. In this study
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