Cat Number: API169590425

Celecoxib

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CAS Number

169590-42-5

Synonyms

Celebrex;Celebra;Onsenal

Description

Celecoxib, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is known for its decreased risk of causing gastrointestinal bleeding compared to other NSAIDS. It is used to manage symptoms of various types of arthritis pain and in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) to reduce precancerous polyps in the colon.

Molecular Weight

381.4

Molecular Formula

C17H14F3N3O2S

SMILES

CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=NN2C3=CC=C(C=C3)S(=O)(=O)N)C(F)(F)F

EINECS

685-962-5

Appearance

Pale yellow solid

pKa

11.1