RWJ 63556

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RWJ 63556 Structure
RWJ 63556 structure
Common Name RWJ 63556
CAS Number 190967-35-2 Molecular Weight 287.330
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 403.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C11H10FNO3S2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 197.8±31.5 °C

 Use of RWJ 63556


RWJ 63556 is an orally active COX-2 selective/5-lipoxygenase inhibitor, with anti-inflammatory activities.

 Names

Name RWJ 63556
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 RWJ 63556 Biological Activity

Description RWJ 63556 is an orally active COX-2 selective/5-lipoxygenase inhibitor, with anti-inflammatory activities.
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Target

COX-2

5-Lipoxygenase

In Vitro RWJ 63556 is a potent inhibitor of leukocyte influx over a period of 24 hr and maintains its in vitro profile on eicosanoids[1].
In Vivo RWJ 63556 (1 mg/kg, i.v.) significantly inhibits the development of SP-induced oedema[2].
References

[1]. Kirchner T, et al. Evaluation of the antiinflammatory activity of a dual cyclooxygenase-2 selective/5-lipoxygenase inhibitor, RWJ 63556, in a canine model of inflammation. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1997 Aug;282(2):1094-101.

[2]. Le Filliatre G, et al. Cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways in mast cell dependent-neurogenic inflammation induced by electrical stimulation of the rat saphenous nerve. Br J Pharmacol. 2001 Apr;132(7):1581-9.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 403.4±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C11H10FNO3S2
Molecular Weight 287.330
Flash Point 197.8±31.5 °C
Exact Mass 287.008606
LogP 4.22
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.624
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Synonyms

Methanesulfonamide, N-[5-(4-fluorophenoxy)-2-thienyl]-
N-[5-(4-Fluorophenoxy)-2-thienyl]methanesulfonamide