| Title:  Pirazolac CAS Registry Number:  71002-09-0 CAS Name:  4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-acetic acid Manufacturers' Codes:  ZK-76604 Molecular Formula:  C17H12ClFN2O2 Molecular Weight:  330.74 Percent Composition:  C 61.73%, H 3.66%, Cl 10.72%, F 5.74%, N 8.47%, O 9.67% Literature References:  Prepn:  BE 844972; H. Ahrens et al., US 4042706 (both 1977 to Schering AG); H. Biere et al., Eur. J. Med. Chem. - Chim. Ther. 17, 27 (1982).  Pharmacokinetics:  U. Täuber et al., Eur. J. Drug Metab. Pharmacokinet. 10, 41 (1985).  Effect on arachidonic acid metabolism in human synovia:  M. Kurowski et al., Curr. Med. Res. Opin. 10, 494 (1987).  Preliminary clinical trial in rheumatoid arthritis:  D. Symmons et al., ibid. 9, 542 (1985). Properties:  Crystals from ethanol + water, mp 148-149°.  Also reported as second crystalline modification from toluene, mp 135-136°. Melting point:  mp 148-149°; mp 135-136° Therap-Cat:  Anti-inflammatory. Keywords:  Anti-inflammatory (Nonsteroidal); Arylacetic Acid Derivatives.     Status:  This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.  |