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Rofecoxib

Chemical Structure : Rofecoxib

CAS No.: 162011-90-7

Rofecoxib (MK-0996, MK-966)

Catalog No.: PC-45194Not For Human Use, Lab Use Only.

Rofecoxib (MK-0996) is a potent, selective and orally active COX-2 inhibitor with IC50 of 26 nM for inhibition of the COX-2-dependent production of PGE2 in human osteosarcoma cells.

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Biological Activity

Rofecoxib (MK-0996) is a potent, selective and orally active COX-2 inhibitor with IC50 of 26 nM for inhibition of the COX-2-dependent production of PGE2 in human osteosarcoma cells.
Rofecoxib (MK-0996) displays 1,000-fold selectivity over COX-1 activity.
Rofecoxib (MK-0996) selectively inhibits LPS-induced, COX-2-derived PGE(2) synthesis after blood coagulation (IC50=0.53 uM).
Rofecoxib (MK-0996) exhibits anti-inflammation activity in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis rodent models.

Physicochemical Properties

M.Wt 314.3557
Formula C17H14O4S
Appearance Solid
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Solide Powder
-20 °C 12 Months; 4°C 6 Months
In Solvent
-80 °C 6 Months; -20°C 6 Months
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Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Chemical Name/SMILES

2(5H)-Furanone, 4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-

References

1. Chan CC, et al. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1999 Aug;290(2):551-60.

2. Ehrich EW, et al. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1999 Mar;65(3):336-47.

3. Prasit P, et al. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 1999 Jul 5;9(13):1773-8.

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