About Indomethacin
IndomethacinUnited States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference StandardSynonym: 1-(4-Chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-3-indoleacetic acidCAS Number53-86-1Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)C19H16ClNO4Molecular Weight357.79PropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,USP Standards,USP Standards I - Kgrade USP reference standardInChI Key CGIGDMFJXJATDK-UHFFFAOYSA-Nform neatformat neatDescriptionBiochem/physiol ActionsCyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor that is relatively selective for COX-1.European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference StandardPropertiesRelated CategoriesAdditional Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Chromatography,Drugs & Metabolites,EP Standards,EP Standards I - K,Indomethacin,Pharmaceutical and Drug Standards,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standardsgrade EP (Reference Standard)InChI Key CGIGDMFJXJATDK-UHFFFAOYSA-Nform neatformat neatPharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference MaterialPropertiesRelated CategoriesAdditional Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Chromatography,Drugs & Metabolites,Indomethacin,Pharmaceutical Secondary Standards,Pharmaceutical and Drug Standards,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,Secondary Pharmaceutical Standardspharmaceutical secondary standardform neatformat neatDescriptionAnalysis NoteThese secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP (PhEur) and BP primary standards, where they are available.Biochem/physiol ActionsCyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor that is relatively selective for COX-1.General descriptionPharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.
FAQs of Indomethacin:
Q: What is the primary usage of Indomethacin?
A: Indomethacin is primarily used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendonitis. It is also effective for relieving pain from various other conditions.
Q: What type of medication is Indomethacin classified as?
A: Indomethacin is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Q: What is the appearance of Indomethacin?
A: Indomethacin appears as a white to yellow crystalline powder.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Indomethacin?
A: The molecular formula of Indomethacin is C19H16ClNO4.
Q: What is the purity level of Indomethacin?
A: Indomethacin has a purity level of 98.0%.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Indomethacin?
A: The molecular weight of Indomethacin is 357.8.