Mefenamic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 61-68-7 | C15H15NO2 | 241.29 g/mol

Mefenamic acid has demonstrated antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer cells. It has Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory activity. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Applications
Mefenamic acid has demonstrated antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer cells. It has Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory activity. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Solubility
It is soluble in acetone, chloroform, dichloromethane, methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 61-68-7
• Molecular Formula: C15H15NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 241.29
• MDL Number: MFCD00051721
• InChI Key: HYYBABOKPJLUIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mefenamic acid, ponstel, ponstan, 2-2,3-dimethylphenyl amino benzoic acid, mephenamic acid, parkemed, coslan, mefacit, ponalar, methenamic acid
• PubChem CID: 4044
• ChEBI: CHEBI:6717
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2,3-dimethylanilino)benzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O)C

• Color: White
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 14,5798
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in acetone,chloroform,dichloromethane,methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 241.29
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Mefenamic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-513-1
RTECSNumber	CB4550000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only