Febuxostat is a potent, non-purine compound, which inhibits the expression of cytokines/chemokines. It has also been reported to inhibit LPS-induced TNF-a, VCAM-1, MMP9 and MCP-1 expression.
Synonyms: 2-(3-Cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid; Adenuric; Atenuri; Uloric
Molecular Formula: C16H16N2O3S
Molecular Weight: 316.37
Linear Structural Formula: C16H16N2O3S
MDL Number: MFCD00871598
Purity: 98.5-102.0% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Febuxostat is a potent non-purine xanithine oxidase inhibitor. Febuxostat is used in urate lowering therapies (ULTs) for the treatment of gout.