About Benzbromarone
Benzbromarone Synonym: 3-(3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzoyl)-2-ethylbenzofuran Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C17H12Br2O3Molecular Weight: 424.08CAS Number: 3562-84-3 grade analytical standard assay ~95% form neat application(s) HPLC: suitable gas chromatography (GC): suitable format neat storage temp. 2-8C Gene Information human ... CYP2C19(1557), CYP2C9(1559)
FAQs of Benzbromarone:
Q: What is the molecular formula of Benzbromarone?
A: The molecular formula of Benzbromarone is C17H12Br2O3.
Q: What is the appearance of Benzbromarone?
A: Benzbromarone appears as a pale beige solid.
Q: What is the melting point range of Benzbromarone?
A: The melting point range of Benzbromarone is 161 to 163 C (322 to 325 F).
Q: What is the molecular weight of Benzbromarone?
A: The molecular weight of Benzbromarone is 424.083 grams (g).
Q: What is the primary usage of Benzbromarone?
A: Benzbromarone is primarily used as a uricosuric agent for the treatment of gout and hyperuricaemia.
Q: Why was Benzbromarone withdrawn from the market?
A: Reports of possible hepatotoxicity led to Benzbromarones withdrawal from the market in 2003 by Sanofi-Synthlabo.
Q: When was Benzbromarone first used as an effective urate-lowering drug?
A: Benzbromarone was first used in the 1970s when it was shown to be an effective urate-lowering drug.