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Indomethacin, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitorIndomethacin acts as an antiinflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic. It serves as an inhibitor cyclooxygenase such as Cox-1 and Cox-2. In addition to this, it is used as a prescription medication in order to reduce fever, stiffness, swelling and pain.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar 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 | 158°C to 161°C |
Color | White |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Beilstein | 497341 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,4968 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. |
Formula Weight | 357.8 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
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U21K027 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/09/2024 | J63255.06,J63255.03,J63255.14 |
Y18H017 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/11/2022 | J63255.06,J63255.03,J63255.14 |
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Safety and Handling


- Indomethacin
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P405-Store locked up.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Indomethacin
RUO – Research Use Only
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