Furobufen

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Furobufen Structure
Furobufen structure
Common Name Furobufen
CAS Number 38873-55-1 Molecular Weight 268.26400
Density 1.343g/cm3 Boiling Point 509.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H12O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 262.1ºC

 Use of Furobufen


Furobufen, an anti-inflammatory agent, produces antiarthritic, antipyretic effects. Furobufen has an analgesic effect in inflamed tissue[1].

 Names

Name 4-dibenzofuran-2-yl-4-oxobutanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Furobufen Biological Activity

Description Furobufen, an anti-inflammatory agent, produces antiarthritic, antipyretic effects. Furobufen has an analgesic effect in inflamed tissue[1].
Related Catalog
In Vivo Furobufen (po; 10, 30, 90 mg/kg; once daily; 7 days) produces a dose-related inhibition of the paw edema produced by carrageenan in male rats weighing 180-200 g[1].
References

[1]. Martel RR, et al. Anti-inflammatory properties of furobufen. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 1974 Jun;52(3):669-73.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.343g/cm3
Boiling Point 509.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H12O4
Molecular Weight 268.26400
Flash Point 262.1ºC
Exact Mass 268.07400
PSA 67.51000
LogP 3.63350
Index of Refraction 1.676

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
HP4930000
CHEMICAL NAME :
2-Dibenzofuranbutanoic acid, gamma-oxo-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
38873-55-1
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0250326
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
1
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C16-H12-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
268.28
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T B656 HOJ DV2VQ

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
1283 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
CJPPA3 Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. (National Research Council of Canada, Publication Sales and Distribution, Ottawa ON K1A OR6, Canada) V.42- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 52,669,1974

 Safety Information

HS Code 2932999099

 Synthetic Route

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Furobufen Structure

Furobufen

CAS#:38873-55-1

Literature: Mayer; Krieger Chemische Berichte, 1922 , vol. 55, p. 1664 Full Text Show Details Hoechster Farbw. Patent: DE376635 ; Fortschr. Teerfarbenfabr. Verw. Industriezweige, vol. 14, p. 285 Full Text Show Details Krieger Diss. , S. 6, 14, 37

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Furobufen Structure

Furobufen

CAS#:38873-55-1

Literature: American Home Products Corporation Patent: US3985774 A1, 1976 ;

 Customs

HS Code 2932999099
Summary 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Synonyms

4-dibenzofuran-2-yl-4-oxo-butyric acid
Furobufenum [INN-Latin]
Furobufene [French]
Furobufeno [INN-Spanish]
Furobufen
Furobufeno [Spanish]
4-Dibenzofuran-2-yl-4-oxo-buttersaeure
Furobufene [INN-French]
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