381727-29-3 Purity
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Specification
The molecular formula of sulindac is C20H17FO3S.
The molecular weight of sulindac is 356.4 g/mol.
Sulindac has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an antineoplastic agent, an analgesic, a prodrug, a tocolytic agent, and an apoptosis inducer.
Sulindac is categorized as a sulfoxide, monocarboxylic acid, and organofluorine compound.
Sulindac is a prodrug that is converted to an active sulfide compound by liver enzymes in vivo.
Sulindac is marketed by Merck under the brand name Clinoril.
The mechanism of action of sulindac is as a Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor.
The InChIKey of sulindac is MLKXDPUZXIRXEP-MFOYZWKCSA-N.
Sulindac is mostly thought to mediate its action by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2.
Some synonyms for sulindac include Arthrocine and Sulindacum.
Reference: [1] Patent: EP1466897, 2004, A1, . Location in patent: Page 5
Reference: [1] Synlett, 2001, # 1, p. 41 - 44
Reference: [1] Synlett, 2001, # 1, p. 41 - 44
Reference: [1]Pharmacy and Pharmacology Communications,2000,vol. 6,p. 217 - 221
* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.