Applications
Ibuprofen is useful as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory research chemical. Ibuprofen is reported to inhibit the netrophil-dependent edema response of rabbit skin to C5a/PGE23. NSAID that inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and -2.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol (25 mg/ml), chloroform (1:1), ether (1:2), acetone (1:1.5), aqueous solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates, dichloromethane, methanol (50 mg/ml), and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.