Pirfenidone

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Details	Specifications
CAS Number	53179-13-8
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO
Molecular Weight	185.2 g/mol.
Synonyms	5-Methyl-1-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one
Chemical Name	5-Methyl-1-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one
Common name	Pirfenidone
Therapeutic use	Pirfenidone (brand name Esbriet) may be used to treat adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung condition that causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs.
Background	Pirfenidone (brand names include Esbriet, Pirfenex, Pirespa, and Etuary) is an orally active, synthetic pyridone compound used for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). It is a pioneering anti-fibrotic agent with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Grade	EP & USP
Polymorph	Not existed.
GTI	Risk assessment report available
Nitrosamines	Risk assessment report available
DMF Availability	USDMF# 30952, CEP 2016 - 242 - Rev 01
Manufacturing batch size	400.0 Kg
Production capacity	Annual capacity is 20-25 tonnes
Stability data	Available

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