Bromfenac sodium
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CAS#: 91714-93-1 (sodium)

Description: Bromfenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) marketed in the US as an ophthalmic solution by ISTA Pharmaceuticals for short-term, local use. Prolensa and Bromday are the once-daily formulation of bromfenac, while Xibrom was approved for twice-daily administration. Bromfenac is indicated for the treatment of ocular inflammation and pain after cataract surgery, though it may be prescribed in an off-label manner by the physician. The high degree of penetration and potency of bromfenac can be attributed to the halogenation of the molecule: by adding a bromine moiety the NSAID becomes highly lipophilic which allows for rapid, sustained drug levels in the ocular tissues.


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Bromfenac sodium
CAS# 91714-93-1 (sodium)

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 317352
Name: Bromfenac sodium
CAS#: 91714-93-1 (sodium)
Chemical Formula: C15H11BrNNaO3
Exact Mass: 333.00
Molecular Weight: 356.151
Elemental Analysis: C, 50.59; H, 3.11; Br, 22.44; N, 3.93; Na, 6.46; O, 13.48

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Related CAS #: 91714-94-2 (free base)   91714-93-1 (sodium)  

Synonym: Bromfenac sodium, Prolensa, Bromday, Xibrom, AHR-10282, AHR10282, AHR 10282

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-Amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)benzeneacetic acid sodium

InChi Key: HZFGMQJYAFHESD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C15H12BrNO3.Na/c16-11-6-4-9(5-7-11)15(20)12-3-1-2-10(14(12)17)8-13(18)19;/h1-7H,8,17H2,(H,18,19);/q;+1/p-1

SMILES Code: O=C(O)CC1=CC=CC(C(C2=CC=C(Br)C=C2)=O)=C1N

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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Product Data:
Biological target: Bromfenac sodium is an inhibitor of COX, with IC50s of 5.56 and 7.45 nM for COX-1 and COX-2, respectively.
In vitro activity: Bromfenac suppressed the TGF-β1-induced protein expression of FN (0.59 ± 0.07 folds, P = 0.008), COL3 (0.48 ± 0.08 folds, P = 0.001), and α-SMA (0.61 ± 0.03 folds, P = 0.008) in HPFs. Bromfenac also attenuated TGF-β1-induced cell migration (0.30 ± 0.07 folds, P < 0.001), cell proliferation (0.64 ± 0.03 folds, P = 0.002) and the expression levels of p-AKT (0.66 ± 0.08 folds, P = 0.032), p-ERK1/2 (0.69 ± 0.11 folds, P = 0.003), and p-GSK-3β-S9 (0.65 ± 0.10 folds, P = 0.002) in HPFs. Reference: Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2019 Mar 1;60(4):1156-1164. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30908581/
In vivo activity: Adult albino rats were divided into the following groups (n = 8 retinas/group): (1) intact, (2) intact and bromfenac treatment (twice a day during 7 days), (3) ONC (7 days), and (4) ONC (7 days) + bromfenac treatment (twice a day during 7 days). Quantification of Brn3a (brain-specific homeobox/POU domain protein 3A) +RGCs (retinal ganglion cells) in cross sections showed that bromfenac treatment does not accelerate ONC-induced degeneration. Cellular retinaldehyde binding protein 1 regulation indicated that bromfenac improves retinal homeostasis in injured retinas. Spectral-domain OCT showed that the thickness of the retina and the retinal nerve fiber layer at 7 days post ONC was significantly reduced in bromfenac-treated animals when compared to untreated animals. Reference: Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016 Nov 1;57(14):6098-6106. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27832276/

Solubility Data

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
Ethanol 2.0 5.62
Water 71.0 199.35

Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 356.15 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
Formulation protocol: 1. Chen K, Lai K, Zhang X, Qin Z, Fu Q, Luo C, Jin X, Hu J, Liu S, Yao K. Bromfenac Inhibits TGF-β1-Induced Fibrotic Effects in Human Pterygium and Conjunctival Fibroblasts. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2019 Mar 1;60(4):1156-1164. doi: 10.1167/iovs.18-24743. PMID: 30908581. 2. Rovere G, Nadal-Nicolás FM, Sobrado-Calvo P, García-Bernal D, Villegas-Pérez MP, Vidal-Sanz M, Agudo-Barriuso M. Topical Treatment With Bromfenac Reduces Retinal Gliosis and Inflammation After Optic Nerve Crush. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016 Nov 1;57(14):6098-6106. doi: 10.1167/iovs.16-20425. PMID: 27832276.
In vitro protocol: 1. Chen K, Lai K, Zhang X, Qin Z, Fu Q, Luo C, Jin X, Hu J, Liu S, Yao K. Bromfenac Inhibits TGF-β1-Induced Fibrotic Effects in Human Pterygium and Conjunctival Fibroblasts. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2019 Mar 1;60(4):1156-1164. doi: 10.1167/iovs.18-24743. PMID: 30908581.
In vivo protocol: 1. Rovere G, Nadal-Nicolás FM, Sobrado-Calvo P, García-Bernal D, Villegas-Pérez MP, Vidal-Sanz M, Agudo-Barriuso M. Topical Treatment With Bromfenac Reduces Retinal Gliosis and Inflammation After Optic Nerve Crush. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016 Nov 1;57(14):6098-6106. doi: 10.1167/iovs.16-20425. PMID: 27832276.

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20: Rovere G, Nadal-Nicolás FM, Sobrado-Calvo P, García-Bernal D, Villegas-Pérez MP, Vidal-Sanz M, Agudo-Barriuso M. Topical Treatment With Bromfenac Reduces Retinal Gliosis and Inflammation After Optic Nerve Crush. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016 Nov 1;57(14):6098-6106. doi: 10.1167/iovs.16-20425. PMID: 27832276.