Health Problems

Ibuprofen Chemistry

Ibuprofen is a commonly used pain reliever. Its chemical properties include: Ibuprofen has a poor water solubility with less than 1 mg of ibuprofen dissolving in 1 ml water. It is more soluble in aqueous alcohol mixtures. Stereoisomerism Ibuprofen has a stereocenter in the α-position of the propionate moiety. There are two possible enantiomers of […]