Synonyms: 6-Chloro-alpha-methyl-9H-carbazole-2-acetic acid
Molecular Formula: C15H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight: 273.71
Linear Structural Formula: C15H12ClNO2
MDL Number: MFCD00079028
Purity: >=97% (HPLC)
Storage: room temp
Biochem Physiol Actions: Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has been found to have antimicrobial activity. Carprofen is primarily used as a veterinary analgesic and anti-inflammatory for arthritis and pain. Its anti-inflammatory activity is due to cyclooxygenase inihbition with selectivity for COX-2 inhibition, while its antimicrobial activity is less certain. Carprofen can kill B. subtilis by permeabilizing its membrane. Other studies have shown carprofen can target the Escherichia coli DNA polymerase III beta subunit.