Description
Loxoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the propionic acid derivatives group, which also includes ibuprofen and naproxen among others. It is a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor, and works by reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.
Synonyms
α-Methyl-4-[(2-oxocyclopentyl)methyl]benzeneacetic Acid; 2-[4-[(2-Oxocyclopentan-1-yl)methyl]phenyl]propionic Acid; 2-[4-[(2-Oxocyclopentyl)methyl]phenyl]propionic Acid
IUPAC Name
2-[4-[(2-oxocyclopentyl)methyl]phenyl]propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C15H18O3
Canonical SMILES
CC(C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC2CCCC2=O)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H18O3/c1-10(15(17)18)12-7-5-11(6-8-12)9-13-3-2-4-14(13)16/h5-8,10,13H,2-4,9H2,1H3,(H,17,18)
InChIKey
YMBXTVYHTMGZDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
108.5-111°C
Application
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal