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Synonym(s):
4-[4-(Methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-2(5H)-furanone
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H14O4S
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Quality Level
Assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
powder
color
white to beige
solubility
DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear (warmed)
storage temp.
2-8°C
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.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Peter Pyrko et al.
Molecular cancer, 5, 19-19 (2006-05-19)
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Kerstin Rabausch et al.
Circulation research, 96(1), e1-e6 (2004-12-14)
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J Patrick O'Connor et al.
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Drugs for Pregnant and Lactating Women, 1011-1011 (2009)
Krista F Huybrechts et al.
Medical care, 55(6), 545-551 (2017-05-16)
Many countries lack fully functional pharmacovigilance programs, and public budgets allocated to pharmacovigilance in industrialized countries remain low due to resource constraints and competing priorities. Using 3 case examples, we sought to estimate the public health and economic benefits resulting
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