Proquazone

• CAT Number: I035080
• CAS Number: 22760-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C18H18N2O
• Molecular Weight: 278.355
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Arthrex; Biarison; Proquazona; Proquazonum; Proquazone
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 2(1H)-Quinazolinone, 1-isopropyl-7-methyl-4-phenyl-
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H18N2O/c1-12(2)20-16-11-13(3)9-10-15(16)17(19-18(20)21)14-7-5-4-6-8-14/h4-12H,1-3H3
• InChIKey: JTIGKVIOEQASGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1N(C(C)C)C2=C(C=CC(C)=C2)C(C3=CC=CC=C3)=N1

Proquazone (Cat.No:I035080) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Proquazone works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, substances that cause pain and inflammation.

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