Ibuprofen carboxylic acid is a major metabolite of ibuprofen (Item Nos. 70280 | 16793 | 16794). It prevents fructose-, cyanate-, and prednisolone-induced inactivation of catalase and fructose- and cyanate-induced inactivation of fumarase when used at a concentration of 2 mM and penetrates into the lens of isolated bovine eyes. Ibuprofen carboxylic acid has been found in bank filtrate and surface water, as well as influent and effluent wastewater, and is considered a micropollutant.
Chemical Properties
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Uses
The major metabolite of Ibuprofen; may reduce the risk of cataract by protecting lenticular enzymes.
Definition
ChEBI: A dicarboxylic acid that is ibuprofen in which one of the methyl groups in the isobutyl portion has been converted to the corresponding carboxylic acid.
CARBOXYIBUPROFEN Preparation Products And Raw materials
