 Sample of copper naproxen in a glass vial
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| Names | |
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| Other names
Copper(II) 6-methoxy-a-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetate
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| Properties | |
| C28H26CuO6 | |
| Molar mass | 522.056 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Green solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol, 1,4-dioxane,DMSO, DMF |
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Related compounds
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Copper aspirinate Copper ibuprofenate |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Copper naproxen is a chemical complex of copper2+ chelated with the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen. Copper complexes of NSAIDs like naproxen have been shown to have greater anti-inflammatory properties than the base drug.
Copper naproxen can by found as a monohydrate, and it can form complexes with other organic molecules such as nicotinyl alcohol, 3-methylpyridine, and caffeine.
Preparation
Copper naproxen is prepared by reacting sodium naproxen with a copper(II) salt such as copper(II) sulfate.
