Nabumetone

Description

What is Nabumetone?

Nabumetone is a naphthylalkanone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities. Nabumetone is a prodrug that upon hepatic catalysis converts into the active moiety 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid (6MNA). 6MNA inhibits the activity of the enzymes cyclo-oxygenase I and II, resulting in decreased formation of precursors of prostaglandins and thromboxanes. The resulting decrease in prostaglandin synthesis is responsible for the therapeutic effects of nabumetone. The formation of thromboxane A2, by thromboxane synthase, is also decreased and results in an inhibition of platelet aggregation.

Introduction

Product Name:	Nabumetone
Synonyms:	NABUMETONE; Nabumeton; Nabumetone EP; Nabumetona; Nabumetonum
CAS:	42924-53-8
MF:	C15H16O2
MW:	228.29
EINECS:	611-790-7
Product Categories:	Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals; Aromatics; API; Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Chemical Structure

Nabumetone

Chemical Properties

Melting point	80-810C
Boiling point	330.1°C (rough estimate)
density	1.0657 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5542 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in alcohol or chloroform
form	neat
Water Solubility	6mg/L(22.5 ºC)

Nabumetone Uses

Nabumetone is a methyl ketone that is 2-butanone in which one of the methyl hydrogens at position 4 is replaced by a 6-methoxy-2-naphthyl group. A prodrug that is converted to the active metabolite, 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid, following oral administration. It is shown to have a slightly lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects than most other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and a prodrug. It is a methoxynaphthalene and a methyl ketone.

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