Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a powder used as an anti-inflammatory agent in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. It is insoluble in water, making it suitable for various formulations such as tablets and capsules. This compound plays a key role in reducing pain, inflammation, and fever, commonly used in the treatment of conditions like arthritis and headaches.

Chemical Name: Ibuprofen

CAS Number: 15687-27-1

Synonyms: (+-)-Ibuprofen, (±)-2-(p-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid, (±)-ibuprofen, (±)-p-isobutylhydratropic acid, (±)-α-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)benzeneacetic acid, (4-isobutylphenyl)-α-methylacetic acid, (RS)-ibuprofen, 2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid, 4-Isobutylhydratropic acid, alpha-(4-Isobutylphenyl)Propionic Acid, alpha-(P-Isobutylphenyl)Propionic Acid, p-Isobutyl-2-phenylpropionic acid, p-Isobutylhydratropic acid, α-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid, α-(p-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White crystalline powder
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Soluble in
    Alcohol, Chloroform, Acetone, Methanol
    Slightly Soluble in
    Ethyl acetate
    Residual Solvents
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Petroleum Ether Contentmax. 250ppm-
    Methanol Contentmax. 3000ppm-
    Toluene Contentmax. 890ppm-
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Water Contentmax. 1%-
    Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.5%-
    2-[3-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl]propanoic Acid Contentmax. 0.15%-
    2-(4-methylphenyl)propanoic Acid Contentmax. 0.15%-
    2-(4-ethylphenyl)propanoic Acid Contentmax. 0.15%-
    2-(4-propylphenyl)propanoic Acid Contentmax. 0.15%-
    2-(4-butylphenyl)propanoic Acid Contentmax. 0.1%-
    Any Unknown Impurity Contentmax. 0.05%-
    Total Impurities Contentmax. 0.6%-
    Ibuprofen Related Compound C Content (4-isobutylacetophenone)max. 0.1%-
    Assay (on dry basis)97 - 103%-
    Bulk Density0.20 - 0.50g/mL-
    Tapped Density0.40 - 0.70g/mL-
    Median Particle Size30 - 60µm-
    UV spectrum (does not differ from that of the standard)max. 3%-

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