Description / Application
Parecoxib is an N-acylsulfonamide resulting from the formal condensation of valdecoxib with propionic acid. It is a prodrug for valdecoxib. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, a prodrug and a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor. It is a member of isoxazoles and a N-sulfonylcarboxamide. It is functionally related to a valdecoxib.
Identities
| Alternative Name | N-[4-(5-methyl-3-phenyl-oxazol-4-yl)phenyl]sulfonylpropanamide |
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| Molecular Formula | C19H18N2O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 370.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD08141856 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H361;H373;H401 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P260;P273;P281;P308+P313;P405;P501 |