Description
IUPAC Name: 2-(2,6-dichloroanilino)phenylacetic acid
•Molecular Formula: C14H11Cl2NO2
•Molecular Weight: 296.15 g/mol
•CAS Number: 15307-86-5
Properties
•Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
•Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in methanol, ethanol, and acetone.
•Melting Point: ~165-166°C
•pKa: 4.15
Pharmacological Class
•Therapeutic Category: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
•Mechanism of Action: Diclofenac works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins, which play a significant role in inflammation, pain, and fever.
Uses
1.Anti-inflammatory Agent: Used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
2.Analgesic: Provides relief from mild to moderate pain, including post-operative pain.
3.Antipyretic: Reduces fever in various conditions.
