Description / Application
Carprofen is propanoic acid in which one of the methylene hydrogens is substituted by a 6-chloro-9H-carbazol-2-yl group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it is no longer used in human medicine but is still used for treatment of arthritis in elderly dogs. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor and a photosensitizing agent. It is an organochlorine compound and a member of carbazoles.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 6-Chloro-a-methyl-9H-carbazole-2-acetic acid |
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| Molecular Formula | C15H12ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 273.71 |
| MFCD | MFCD00079028 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P310;P321;P330;P405;P501 |