Diclofenac methyl ester

SKU: orb1303807

Description

Diclofenac methyl ester is a lipophilic prodrug of the NSAID diclofenac, exhibiting enhanced solubility in lipid media like isopropyl myristate compared to the parent acid. This property makes it a useful tool for studying prodrug metabolism and permeability in pharmacological research, though it is associated with increased toxicity profiles.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 15307-78-5
• MW: 310.18
• Purity: 99.12% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₃Cl₂NO₂
• SMILES: COC(=O)Cc1ccccc1Nc1c(Cl)cccc1Cl
• Target: Drug Metabolite,Others,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:5 mg/mL (16.12 mM);DMF:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:3):0.25 mg/mL (0.81 mM);DMF:10 mg/mL (32.24 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Diclofenac methyl ester

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

519102