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Ibuprofen (C₁₃H₁₈O₂) — Properties, Uses & Safety

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Overview

A common NSAID sold as Advil and Motrin, used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation.

IUPAC Name: (RS)-2-(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid
CAS Number: 15687-27-1
PubChem CID: 3672
Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₈O₂
Molar Mass: 206.28 g/mol
State at STP: solid
Appearance: White crystalline powder

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 76 °C
Density: 1.03 g/cm³

Composition

Element	Count	Mass %
C	13	75.7%
H	18	8.8%
O	2	15.51%

Safety Information

GHS Hazard Codes

H302H315H319H335

GHS Pictograms

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