Description
Acetaminophen is a selective COX-2 inhibitor. It has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Synonyms
Paracetamol; 4-Acetamidophenol
IUPAC Name
N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c1-6(10)9-7-2-4-8(11)5-3-7/h2-5,11H,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey
RZVAJINKPMORJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, Ethanol, Methanol
pH
Saturated aqueous solution: 5.5-6.5
Risk Statements
R22; R36/37/38; R52/53; R36/38; R40
Safety Statements
S26; S36; S61; S37/39
Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions
Vapor Pressure
0.000007 [mmHg]