CAS No. 36322-90-4

Batch: Purity:100
Piroxicam  Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,1-dioxo-N-pyridin-2-yl-1λ6,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number 36322-90-4
Molecular Formula

C15H13N3O4S

Molecular Weight (MW) 331.35
SMILES CN1C(=C(C2=CC=CC=C2S1(=O)=O)O)C(=O)NC3=CC=CC=N3
InChIKey QYSPLQLAKJAUJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biological Activity

Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that acts as a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). By inhibiting COX activity, piroxicam suppresses the biosynthesis of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins from arachidonic acid. This inhibition attenuates downstream inflammatory signaling pathways, leading to decreased vascular permeability, reduced tissue edema, and suppressed pain responses in inflammatory model systems. [1]

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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 66 mg/mL (199.18 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol 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.