Naproxen

C₁₄H₁₄O₃

IUPAC: (S)-2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid

CAS: 22204-53-1

Overview

Naproxen is an NSAID with a longer duration of action than ibuprofen, allowing twice-daily dosing. It was prescription-only until 1994 in the US.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 14 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×14
6.1%
C
Carbon ×14
73.0%
O
Oxygen ×3
20.8%

Uses

  • • Pain relief
  • • Anti-inflammatory
  • • Menstrual pain
  • • Arthritis treatment

Fun Facts

  • ✦ One of the few NSAIDs with a relatively lower cardiovascular risk profile

Safety

  • ⚠ GI bleeding risk
  • ⚠ Cardiovascular risk

Structure

SMILES

CC(C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)OC)C(=O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
230.26 g/mol
Density
1.1700 g/cm³
Melting Point
155.0 °C
Solubility
0.016 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
230.0943
XLogP
3.3
TPSA
46.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
17
Complexity
277.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Naproxen?
Naproxen (C₁₄H₁₄O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (S)-2-(6-Methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Naproxen?
Naproxen has a molar mass of 230.26 g/mol.
What state is Naproxen at room temperature?
Naproxen is a solid at room temperature.
Is Naproxen organic or inorganic?
Naproxen is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Naproxen?
Naproxen (C₁₄H₁₄O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).