Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
144060-53-7
Standard:
EP,
Febuxostat is a non-purine selective xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to treat hyperuricemia. Its molecular formula is C18H17NO2S and CAS number is 144060-90-6. The core industrial process involves the condensation of 4-cyano-2,5-dimethoxybenzenesulfonic acid with thiosemicarbazide.
Contraindicated in patients taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C away from direct sunlight. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid inhalation of dust particles.