CAS No. 50-33-9

Batch: Purity:100
Phenylbutazone  Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 4-butyl-1,2-diphenylpyrazolidine-3,5-dione
CAS Number 50-33-9
Molecular Formula

C19H20N2O2

Molecular Weight (MW) 308.37
SMILES CCCCC1C(=O)N(N(C1=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3
InChIKey VYMDGNCVAMGZFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biological Activity

Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX), suppressing prostaglandin synthesis. By inhibiting COX activity, phenylbutazone reduces the production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids, thereby suppressing downstream inflammatory cascades and pain signaling pathways. This inhibition leads to reduced leukocyte infiltration and decreased inflammatory tissue responses in preclinical models of inflammation.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 62 mg/mL (201.05 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 62 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.