It is used as a selective Cox-2 inhibitor and GPR35 activator. Also activates human TRPA1 inducibly expressed in HEK293 cells; displays agonist activity at GPR35.
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Applications
It is used as a selective Cox-2 inhibitor and GPR35 activator. Also activates human TRPA1 inducibly expressed in HEK293 cells; displays agonist activity at GPR35.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol (∼50 mg/ml), acetone (50 mg/ml, Clear to Slightly Hazy, Yellow), methanol (∼50 mg/ml), DMSO (56 mg/ml at 25°C), and acetonitrile (∼50 mg/ml).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep away fom strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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