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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Indomethacin
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Indomethacin is a synthetic NSAID of the indole family that inhibits cyclooxygenase and reduces prostaglandin and pyrogen release
• Indomethacin may suppress the multi-drug resistant transporter and thereby increase the efficacy of antineoplastics
• Indomethacin activates phosphatases that inhibit signaling pathways associated with cancer cell migration and proliferation
Applications
• Indomethacin may be used for the laboratory study of cancer cell proliferation, tumorigenesis and drug interactions
• Indomethacin may be used for laboratory study of the effect of inhibiting the multi-drug resistance transporter, or for downregulation of survival signaling in cells via survivin
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 155.0°C |
Loss on Drying | 0.5% max. (100°C, 2 h, 5 mm Hg) |
Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
Quantity | 5 g |
Formula Weight | 357.79 |
Percent Purity | ≥97.5% (HPLC) |
Chemical Name or Material | Indomethacin |
Safety and Handling
- Indomethacin
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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