Meloxicam is principally used for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs. Short-term (single dose injectable) use is also approved (in the USA) for cats for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration when administered prior to surgery.
Catalog Number
CSVD0099
Storage Condition
0-6 °C
Use for
HPLC
CAS
71125-38-7
Molecular Formula
C14H13N3O4S2
Molecular Weight
351.40
Appearance
Light Yellow Solid
Melting Point
255 °C
Density
1.613±0.06 g/cm3 (Predicted)
Purity
98.0+% (HPLC)
Compound
Meloxicam
Solubility
DMSO: soluble
Pka
4.08 in water; 4.24 ± 0.01 in water/ethanol (1:1); 4.63 ± 0.03 in water/ethanol (1:4)
Water Solubility
Soluble in water (22 mg/ml), DMSO (25 mg/ml), DMF, acetone(slightly soluble), ethanol(slightly soluble), and methanol(slightly soluble).