Ibuprofen sodium
Synonyms
Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)-, sodium salt;
Hydratropic acid, p-isobutyl-, sodium salt;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Carboxylate
>> Chain Carboxylate
>>> Phenyl Alkyl Carboxylate
>>>> Branched Alkylphenyl Linear Alkylcarboxylate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 31121-93-4
EINECS: 250-477-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C13H17NaO2; C13H18O2.Na
Molecular Weight: 228.26
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
mouse intramuscular LD50 |
434mg/kg[1] |
Reproductive effect[1].
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
|
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Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
GB/T 5173 Surface active agents and detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by direct two-phase titration procedure
ISO 2271 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 31121-93-4, Ibuprofen sodium
Update: 20140309(1); 20181008(2);