rac-4’-Methyl Ketoprofen

• CAT Number: R052388
• CAS Number: 107257-20-5
• Molecular Formula: C17H16O3
• Molecular Weight: 268.31
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α-Methyl-3-(4-methylbenzoyl)benzeneacetic Acid; USP Ketoprofen Related Compound A
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[3-(4-methylbenzoyl)phenyl]propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H16O3/c1-11-6-8-13(9-7-11)16(18)15-5-3-4-14(10-15)12(2)17(19)20/h3-10,12H,1-2H3,(H,19,20)
• InChIKey: PXERNXYPPAUBJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC(=C2)C(C)C(=O)O

rac-4’-Methyl ketoprofen（Cat No.:R052388）is a racemic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) structurally related to ketoprofen, featuring a methyl group at the 4’-position of the biphenyl moiety. It functions by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, thereby reducing prostaglandin synthesis involved in pain, inflammation, and fever. As a racemic mixture, it contains equal amounts of (R)- and (S)-enantiomers, with the (S)-enantiomer primarily responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects. rac-4’-Methyl ketoprofen is used in pharmaceutical research for its improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. It appears as a crystalline solid and requires careful handling due to its bioactive nature.