Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(RS)-2-(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	15687-27-1
ATC code	M01AE01
PubChem	3672
DrugBank	APRD00372
ChemSpider	3544
Chemical data
Formula	C13H18O2
Mol. mass	206.28
SMILES	eMolecules & PubChem
Physical data
Melt. point	76 °C (169 °F)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	49–73%
Protein binding	99%
Metabolism	Hepatic (CYP2C9)
Half life	1.8–2 hours
Excretion	Renal
Therapeutic considerations
Licence data	US FDA:link
Pregnancy cat.	C(AU) D(US)
Legal status	Unscheduled(AU) GSL(UK) OTC(US)
Routes	Oral, rectal, topical, and intravenous

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to stop pain, help reduce fevers, relieve arthritis pain, and acts as an inflammatory part.