Naproxen is a propionic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral activities. Naproxen inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 and is clinically used to treat fever, swelling, and pain. In vitro, naproxen inhibits influenza virus infection through binding of the nucleoprotein and preventing initiation of transcription and replication.
| Purity | ≥96% |
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| Formula | C14H14O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 230.26 |
| Chemical Name | (+)-(S)-6-Methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid |
| Synonym | Artagen; Danaprox; Nafasol; Sutolin |
| Melting Point | 152-154°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. Soluble in acetone or ethanol. |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | N0062 Info Sheet PDF |
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Lejal N, Tarus B, Bouguyon E, et al. Structure-based discovery of the novel antiviral properties of naproxen against the nucleoprotein of influenza A virus. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2013 May;57(5):2231-42. PMID: 23459490.
Duggan KC, Walters MJ, Musee J, et al. Molecular basis for cyclooxygenase inhibition by the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug naproxen. J Biol Chem. 2010 Nov 5;285(45):34950-9. PMID: 20810665.
