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Leflunomide

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5-Methylisoxazole-4-(4-trifluoromethyl)carboxanilide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H9F3N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
270.21
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

leflunomide

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

Cc1oncc1C(=O)Nc2ccc(cc2)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C12H9F3N2O2/c1-7-10(6-16-19-7)11(18)17-9-4-2-8(3-5-9)12(13,14)15/h2-6H,1H3,(H,17,18)

InChI key

VHOGYURTWQBHIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DHODH(1723)

General description

Leflunomide is a drug with cytotoxic properties. It is generally used as an immunosuppressive agent.

Application

Leflunomide USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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Not applicable

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Not applicable



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Robert P Baughman et al.
Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases : official journal of WASOG, 21(1), 43-48 (2004-05-07)
Leflunomide (Arava) is a cytotoxic drug which has been used as a single agent or in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It appears to have less toxicity than methotrexate. The use of leflunomide for sarcoidosis patients
S Greene et al.
Biochemical pharmacology, 50(6), 861-867 (1995-09-07)
Leflunomide [HWA 486 or RS-34821, 5-methyl-N-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-isoxazole carboximide] is an immunosuppressive agent effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. In spite of its clinical potential, its mechanism of action has not been elucidated. Recent studies suggest that leflunomide may interfere with
Ora Singer et al.
Current opinion in rheumatology, 23(3), 288-292 (2011-03-08)
To review the recent efficacy and safety data comparing methotrexate (MTX) and leflunomide (LEF) monotherapy, in combination with biologic therapies and in combination with each other. MTX is the 'anchor drug' in all rheumatoid arthritis treatment strategies. Patients with contraindications



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1356960-200MG04061838730923