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Diacerein

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,8-Diacetoxy-3-carboxyanthraquinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H12O8
CAS Number:
13739-02-1
Molecular Weight:
368.29
MDL number:
MFCD00468030
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831501
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

diacerein

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)Oc1cccc2C(=O)c3cc(cc(OC(C)=O)c3C(=O)c12)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C19H12O8/c1-8(20)26-13-5-3-4-11-15(13)18(23)16-12(17(11)22)6-10(19(24)25)7-14(16)27-9(2)21/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,24,25)

InChI key

TYNLGDBUJLVSMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Diacerein EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

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The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

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Respiratory system

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

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T S A Fidelix et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1)(1), CD005117-CD005117 (2006-01-27)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal diseases. Diacerein acts differently from traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, leading to adverse gastrointestinal effects. It has been proposed that diacerein acts as a slow-acting, symptom-modifying and
J P Pujol et al.
Biorheology, 37(1-2), 177-184 (2000-07-27)
The maintenance of articular cartilage integrity requires a balance between anabolic and catabolic processes which are under the control of chondrocytes. These cells are living in an anaerobic environment and normally do not divide. They are responsible for the continuous
P Nicolas et al.
Clinical pharmacokinetics, 35(5), 347-359 (1998-12-05)
Diacerein is a drug for the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis. This drug is administered orally as 50 mg twice daily. Diacerein is entirely converted into rhein before reaching the systemic circulation. Rhein itself is either eliminated by the renal
C M Spencer et al.
Drugs, 53(1), 98-106 (1997-01-01)
Rhein, the active metabolite of diacerein, inhibits interleukin-1 activity. Consequently, collagenase production in articular cartilage is reduced. Rhein dose-dependently inhibits superoxide anion production, chemotaxis and phagocytic activity of neutrophils, and macrophage migration and phagocytosis. Articular cartilage damage is reduced by
G Falgarone et al.
Current rheumatology reports, 3(6), 479-483 (2001-11-16)
This paper reviews the most recent clinical and experimental studies on diacerein, both of which are under investigation. Diacerein could be a disease-modulating agent in osteoarthritis because structural benefits have been reported in recent trials. Moreover, after an empirical use
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