Diclofenac

Alias: Diclofenac acid Dichlofenac Voltarol Voltaren
Cat No.:V19799 Purity: ≥98%
Diclofenac (formerly GP-45840; Voltarol; Voltaren) is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), acting as a non-selective COX inhibitor with IC50 of 0.5 μg/ml and 0.5 μg/ml for COX-1 and -2 in intact cells, respectively, used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in flammation.
Diclofenac Chemical Structure CAS No.: 15307-86-5
Product category: COX
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Other Forms of Diclofenac:

  • Diclofenac diethylamine
  • Diclofenac-d4 (Diclofenac d4)
  • Diclofenac Sodium (GP 45840)
  • Diclofenac potassium
  • Diclofenac-13C6
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Diclofenac (formerly GP-45840; Voltarol; Voltaren) is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), acting as a non-selective COX inhibitor with IC50 of 0.5 μg/ml and 0.5 μg/ml for COX-1 and -2 in intact cells, respectively, used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in flammation. Diclofenac inhibits Wnt/beta-catenin signaling without altering the level of beta-catenin protein and reduces the expression of beta-catenin/TCF-dependent genes. Diclofenac induces the degradation of IkappaBalpha, which increases free nuclear factor kappaB (NF-kappaB) in colon cancer cells.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
At an IC50 of 7±3 nM, diclofenac efficiently explodes COX-1-mediated microsomal formation in U937 cells[1]. Neural stem cells (NSCs) are killed by diclofenac (1–60 μM; 1 day) in a concentration-dependent way. Every six days, caspase-3 expression is increased by diclofenac (10–60 μM; 1).
ln Vivo
Squirrel monkeys administered 1 mg/kg twice daily for 4 days likewise showed a substantial increase in fecal Cr excretion following treatment with diclofenac (3 mg/kg, bid) for 5 days [1]. Wistar rats treated with diclofenac (10 mg/kg; administered prior to triggering factors passing via the route medication) show anti-inflammatory action [1].
Cell Assay
Cell Viability Assay[3]
Cell Types: Neural Stem cells (NSCs)
Tested Concentrations: 1, 3, 10, 30, 60 μM
Incubation Duration: 1 day
Experimental Results: Induction of cell death is concentration-dependent and occurs at concentrations up to 60 μM The effect is not saturated.

Western Blot Analysis[3]
Cell Types: Neural Stem Cells (NSC)
Tested Concentrations: 10, 30 or 60 μM
Incubation Duration: 6 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Activation of caspase-3 increased in a concentration-dependent manner.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: Male SD (SD (Sprague-Dawley)) rats (150±200 g) [1]
Doses: 3 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Oral administration, bid, for 5 days
Experimental Results: Caused a significant increase in fecal 51Cr excretion.

Animal/Disease Models: Wistar rat (150-175 g) formalin-induced rat paw edema model [2]
Doses: 10 mg/kg
Route of Administration: By oral route before inducing inflammation
Experimental Results: Shown in vivo Anti-inflammatory activity (% edema inhibition = 29.2 at 1 hour; 22.2 at 3 hrs (hrs (hours)); 20 at 6 hrs (hrs (hours))).
References
[1]. Riendeau D, et al. Biochemical and pharmacological profile of a tetrasubstituted furanone as a highly selective COX-2 inhibitor. Br J Pharmacol. 1997 May;121(1):105-17.
[2]. Labib MB, et al. Design, synthesis of novel isoindoline hybrids as COX-2 inhibitors: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic activities and docking study. Bioorg Chem. 2018 Oct;80:70-80.
[3]. Chiho Kudo, et al. Diclofenac Inhibits Proliferation and Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells. Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Jul 15;66(2):289-95.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C14H11CL2NO2
Molecular Weight
296.15
Exact Mass
295.01668
CAS #
15307-86-5
Related CAS #
Diclofenac diethylamine;78213-16-8;Diclofenac-d4;153466-65-0;Diclofenac Sodium;15307-79-6;Diclofenac potassium;15307-81-0;Diclofenac-13C6;1261393-71-8
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CC(=O)O)NC2=C(C=CC=C2Cl)Cl
InChi Key
DCOPUUMXTXDBNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C14H11Cl2NO2/c15-10-5-3-6-11(16)14(10)17-12-7-2-1-4-9(12)8-13(18)19/h1-7,17H,8H2,(H,18,19)
Chemical Name
2-[2-(2,6-dichloroanilino)phenyl]acetic acid
Synonyms
Diclofenac acid Dichlofenac Voltarol Voltaren
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : ~125 mg/mL (~422.08 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (7.02 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (7.02 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.3767 mL 16.8833 mL 33.7667 mL
5 mM 0.6753 mL 3.3767 mL 6.7533 mL
10 mM 0.3377 mL 1.6883 mL 3.3767 mL

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