Nepafenac

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Nepafenac Structure
Nepafenac structure
Common Name Nepafenac
CAS Number 78281-72-8 Molecular Weight 254.284
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 562.5±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H14N2O2 Melting Point 177-181ºC
MSDS USA Flash Point 294.0±30.1 °C
Symbol GHS09
GHS09
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Nepafenac


Nepafenac(AHR 9434; AL 6515; Nevanac) is a selective COX-2 inhibitor; is prodrug of Amfenac.IC50 value:Target: COX-2Nepafenac is a NSAID (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug) that is routinely used in opthamology to control pain following cataract surgery.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name nepafenac
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 Nepafenac Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Nepafenac(AHR 9434; AL 6515; Nevanac) is a selective COX-2 inhibitor; is prodrug of Amfenac.IC50 value:Target: COX-2Nepafenac is a NSAID (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug) that is routinely used in opthamology to control pain following cataract surgery.
Related Catalog
Target

COX-1:64.3 μM (IC50)

COX-2

References

[1]. Gamache DA, Graff G, Brady MT et al. Nepafenac, a unique nonsteroidal prodrug with potential utility in the treatment of trauma-induced ocular inflammation: I. Assessment of anti-inflammatory efficacy. Inflammation. 2000 Aug;24(4):357-70.

[2]. Ke TL, Graff G, Spellman JM, Yanni JM. Nepafenac, a unique nonsteroidal prodrug with potential utility in the treatment of trauma-induced ocular inflammation: II. In vitro bioactivation and permeation of external ocular barriers. Inflammation. 2000 Aug;24(4):371-84.

[3]. Lindstrom R, Kim T. Ocular permeation and inhibition of retinal inflammation: an examination of data and expert opinion on the clinical utility of nepafenac. Curr Med Res Opin. 2006 Feb;22(2):397-404.

[4]. Marshall JC, Fernandes BF, Di Cesare S et al. The use of a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (Nepafenac) in an ocular and metastatic animal model of uveal melanoma. Carcinogenesis. 2007 Sep;28(9):2053-8.

[5]. Singh R, Alpern L, Jaffe GJ et al. Evaluation of nepafenac in prevention of macular edema following cataract surgery in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Clin Ophthalmol. 2012;6:1259-69.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 562.5±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 177-181ºC
Molecular Formula C15H14N2O2
Molecular Weight 254.284
Flash Point 294.0±30.1 °C
Exact Mass 254.105530
PSA 86.18000
LogP 0.73
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.641
InChIKey QEFAQIPZVLVERP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES NC(=O)Cc1cccc(C(=O)c2ccccc2)c1N
Storage condition Refrigerator

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS09
GHS09
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H400
Precautionary Statements P273
Hazard Codes N
Risk Phrases 50/53
Safety Phrases 60-61
RIDADR UN 3077 9 / PGIII
HS Code 2924299090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Medichem, S.A. Patent: US2009/312575 A1, 2009 ; Location in patent: Page/Page column 5-6 ;

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Nepafenac Structure

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Literature: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, , vol. 33, # 8 p. 2296 - 2304

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 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  2

DownStream  0

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2924299090
Summary 2924299090. other cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Articles1

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Use of nepafenac (Nevanac) in combination with intravitreal anti-VEGF agents in the treatment of recalcitrant exudative macular degeneration requiring monthly injections.

Clin. Ophthalmol. 4 , 1249-52, (2010)

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of combining topical nepafenac with monthly intravitreal injections of ranibizumab or bevacizumab in the treatment of recalcitrant exudative macu...

 NepafenacBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Primary qHTS assay for inhibitors of alpha-synuclein gene (SNCA) expression
Source: NCGC
External Id: SNCA-p-activity-luciferase
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-keats_OPM1-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-OC1MY5-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-KMS_34-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-keats_L363-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-keats_OCIMY7-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-MM1R-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-mm1s-m4-1
Name: Quantitative High-Throughput drug screen in 47 multiple myeloma cell lines against th...
Source: NCGC
Target: N/A
External Id: s-my-KMS-28PE-m4-1
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Nevanac
2-(2-Amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetamide
Nepafenac
Nepafanac
2-Amino-3-benzoylbenzeneacetamide
2-[2-amino-3-(phénylcarbonyl)phényl]acétamide
AL 6515
AHR 9434
2-[2-Amino-3-(phenylcarbonyl)phenyl]acetamid
2-[2-amino-3-(phenylcarbonyl)phenyl]acetamide
2-Amino-3-benzoyl-phenylacetamide

 Nepafenac | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of nepafenac?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of nepafenac is 86.18000.
Q: What is the LogP of nepafenac?
A: LogP of nepafenac is 0.73.
Q: What is the molecular weight of nepafenac?
A: Molecular weight of nepafenac is 254.284.
Q: What are the storage conditions for nepafenac?
A: Storage conditions for nepafenac: Refrigerator.
Q: What are the upstream materials of nepafenac?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of nepafenac: 78281-61-5;2835-77-0.
Q: What English synonyms does nepafenac have?
A: English synonyms of nepafenac: Nevanac, 2-(2-Amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetamide, Nepafenac, Nepafanac, 2-Amino-3-benzoylbenzeneacetamide, 2-[2-amino-3-(phénylcarbonyl)phényl]acétamide, AL 6515, AHR 9434, 2-[2-Amino-3-(phenylcarbonyl)phenyl]acetamid, 2-[2-amino-3-(phenylcarbonyl)phenyl]acetamide, 2-Amino-3-benzoyl-phenylacetamide.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of nepafenac?
A: SMILES notation of nepafenac is NC(=O)Cc1cccc(C(=O)c2ccccc2)c1N.
Q: What are the uses of nepafenac?
A: Main uses of nepafenac: Nepafenac(AHR 9434; AL 6515; Nevanac) is a selective COX-2 inhibitor; is prodrug of Amfenac.IC50 value:Target: COX-2Nepafenac is a NSAID (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug) that is routinely used in opthamology to control pain following cataract surgery.
Q: What is the CAS number of nepafenac?
A: CAS number of nepafenac is 78281-72-8.
Q: What is the InChIKey of nepafenac?
A: InChIKey of nepafenac is QEFAQIPZVLVERP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

 Nepafenacfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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