| Title:  Triflusal CAS Registry Number:  322-79-2 CAS Name:  2-(Acetyloxy)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid Additional Names:  a,a,a-trifluoro-2,4-cresotic acid acetate;  acetyl-4-trifluoromethylsalicylic acid Manufacturers' Codes:  UR-1501 Trademarks:  Disgren (Uriach) Molecular Formula:  C10H7F3O4 Molecular Weight:  248.16 Percent Composition:  C 48.40%, H 2.84%, F 22.97%, O 25.79% Literature References:  Analog of aspirin, q.v.; inhibits platelet aggregation.  Prepn of free acid:  M. Hauptschein, US 3019253 (1962 to Pennsalt).  Inhibition of platelet aggregation in man and rat:  J. Garcia-Rafanell, J. Morell, Therapie 32, 337 (1977).  Effect on blood coagulation:  M. Rutllant et al., Curr. Ther. Res. 22, 510 (1977).  Pharmacokinetics:  V. Rimbau et al., Arch. Farmacol. Toxicol. 7, 11 (1981).  Clinical studies:  R. M. Masso et al., Curr. Ther. Res. 25, 791 (1979); E. Sala-Planell et al., Angiologia 33, 71 (1981). Properties:  White cryst solid from petr ether/ether, mp 120-122° (upon slow heating); 110-112° (upon quick heating).  Misc with ethanol.  Practically insol in water. Melting point:  mp 120-122° (upon slow heating); 110-112° (upon quick heating) Therap-Cat:  Antithrombotic. Keywords:  Antithrombotic.  |