About Etoricoxib
Etoricoxibanalytical standardSynonym: 5-Chloro-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-2-(2-methyl-5-pyridinyl)pyridine, 5-Chloro-6-methyl-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-2,3-bipyridineCAS Number202409-33-4Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)C18H15ClN2O2SMolecular Weight358.84PropertiesRelated CategoriesAdditional Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Chromatography,Drugs & Metabolites,Forensic and Veterinary Standards,Neat Compounds,Opiates / Synthetic Analgesic Drug Standards,Pharmaceuticals, Illicit Drugs & Alcoholgrade analytical standardInChI Key MNJVRJDLRVPLFE-UHFFFAOYSA-Nform neatapplication(s) HPLC: suitablegas chromatography (GC): suitableformat neatstorage temp. 2-8C
FAQs of Etoricoxib:
Q: What is the storage requirement for Etoricoxib?
A: Etoricoxib should be stored in a freezer.
Q: What is the melting point of Etoricoxib?
A: The melting point of Etoricoxib ranges from 134 to 138C.
Q: What are the solubility characteristics of Etoricoxib?
A: Etoricoxib is slightly soluble in DMSO and slightly soluble in methanol when heated.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Etoricoxib?
A: The molecular formula of Etoricoxib is C18H15ClN2O2S.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Etoricoxib?
A: The molecular weight of Etoricoxib is 358.84 grams (g).
Q: What is the appearance of Etoricoxib?
A: Etoricoxib appears as an off-white powder.
Q: What is the primary use of Etoricoxib?
A: Etoricoxib is used to ease pain and swelling (inflammation) in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and for short periods in gout by blocking the effect of the COX-2 enzyme.