Celecoxib is a member of the class of pyrazoles that is 1H-pyrazole that is substituted at positions 1, 3 and 5 by 4-sulfamoylphenyl, trifluoromethyl and p-tolyl groups, respectively. A cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, it is used to treat arthritis. Among its listed roles, it functions as a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a geroprotector, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a non-narcotic analgesic. It belongs to the class of toluenes, a sulfonamide, a member of pyrazoles and an organofluorine compound. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Cyclooxygenase‑2 (COX‑2) Inhibitors and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID). Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antipyretics, antirheumatic agents and osteoarthritis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Celebrex, Celebra and Onsenal. Its PubChem CID is 2662.
Celecoxib
| CAS No | 169590-42-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C17H14F3N3O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 381.37 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]benzenesulfonamide |
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Celecoxib is a member of the class of pyrazoles that is 1H-pyrazole that is substituted at positions 1, 3 and 5 by 4-sulfamoylphenyl, trifluoromethyl and p-tolyl groups, respectively.
The listed CAS number is 169590-42-5.
The listed molecular formula is C17H14F3N3O2S.
The listed molecular weight is 381.37 g/mol.
4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]benzenesulfonamide.
The source lists Celebrex, Celebra and Onsenal.