Amfenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation, particularly in the eyes following cataract surgery. It functions as a COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor to reduce prostaglandins, with some formulations also used for managing pain from rheumatoid arthritis or similar conditions. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-inflammatories. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include sodium 2-(2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetate, Bromfenac Impurity 7 and AHR-5850. Its PubChem CID is 23665728.
Amfenac sodium
| CAS No | 61941-56-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H12NNaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 277.25 g/mol |
| Synonyms | sodium 2-(2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetate |
Zoho Contact Form
"*" indicates required fields
Frequently Asked Questions
Amfenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation, particularly in the eyes following cataract surgery.
The listed CAS number is 61941-56-8.
The listed molecular formula is C15H12NNaO3.
The listed molecular weight is 277.25 g/mol.
sodium 2-(2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetate.
The source lists sodium 2-(2-amino-3-benzoylphenyl)acetate, Bromfenac Impurity 7 and AHR-5850.