Diclofenac sodium

Diclofenac sodium is the sodium salt form of diclofenac, commonly used for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID). Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antirheumatic agents, dermatologicals, ophthalmic agents and osteoarthritis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Voltaren and Arthrotec. Its PubChem CID is 5018304.

CAS No 15307-79-6
Molecular Formula C14H10Cl2NNaO2
Molecular Weight 318.1 g/mol
Synonyms sodium 2-[2-(2,6-dichloroanilino)phenyl]acetate

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