Ibuprofen is a white crystalline powder which forms part of a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs work by blocking COX enzymes (hormones), thus, inflammation and pain in the body are reduced.
Chemical structure | C13H18O2 |
IUPAC name | 2-(4-isobutylphenyl) |
Melting Point | 74-77 ⁰C |
Solubility | Ethanol and Acetone |
Ibuprofen has one chiral center, thus two enantiomers; R-Ibuprofen and S-Ibuprofen.
Thanks for explaining the chemical mechanism of Ibuprofen....
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