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Ibuprofen

Tier C — Watch / trade

Ibuprofen

Johnson & Johnson
Originator
1969
First approval
-
Expiry (public)
$0.01B ▲
Peak sales
Small molecule
Type

Targets:COXs

Brand:Ibuprox, CDT-<span class="highlightText">ibuprofen</span>, OXPzero <span class="highlightText">ibuprofen</span>, Dorifen, Spedifen, Algifor Junior, Dolgit, Flarin, Amelior, Brufen Retard, Nurofen Meltlets, Motrin, Aktren, Advil, Brufen, Intrafen, Caldolor, Pedea

Indications (approved):Fever, Arthritis, Pain, Patent ductus arteriosus, Pharyngitis, Influenza virus infection, Musculoskeletal pain, Back pain

Regional status

US
Approved
1974-09-19
EU
Approved
1969-01-01
China
Approved
Japan
-

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Synthetic routes & intermediates4 routes

Originator routes × 0Optimised (non-patent) × 4Process routes × 0

Routes are ordered originator first, then optimised / process (non-patent) routes; each lists steps, overall yield and the intermediate table (code / CAS / name) — ready for supplier sourcing and RFQ. Rendered by this site from structured data; no third-party route graphics used.

OptimisedRoute 1Steps 1 · Total yield /
IBUP-00136039-36-8Ibuprofen15687-27-1API · Ibuprofen
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
IBUP-00136039-36-82-(4-isobutylphenyl)propan-1-ol
Ibuprofen15687-27-12-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid
OptimisedRoute 2Steps 4 · Total yield /
IBUP-00238861-78-8IBUP-00334352-86-8IBUP-0041424343-26-9IBUP-00551407-46-6API · Ibuprofen
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
IBUP-00238861-78-81-(4-isobutylphenyl)ethan-1-one
IBUP-00334352-86-81-isobutyl-4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)benzene
IBUP-0041424343-26-92-(4-isobutylphenyl)prop-2-en-1-ol
IBUP-00551407-46-62-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanal
OptimisedRoute 3Steps 1 · Total yield 19.1 g (Ibuprofen)
IBUP-00680336-64-7IBUP-007126-30-7API · Ibuprofen
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
IBUP-00680336-64-72-bromo-1-(4-isobutylphenyl)propan-1-one
IBUP-007126-30-72,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diol
OptimisedRoute 4Steps 5 · Total yield /
IBUP-008538-93-2IBUP-00940150-92-3IBUP-0101186634-35-4IBUP-01158609-73-7API · Ibuprofen
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
IBUP-008538-93-2isobutylbenzene
IBUP-00940150-92-31-(4-isobutylphenyl)ethan-1-ol
IBUP-0101186634-35-41-(4-isobutylphenyl)ethyl methanesulfonate
IBUP-01158609-73-72-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanenitrile

Frequently asked questions

What are the approved indications of Ibuprofen?

Approved indications include: Fever, Arthritis, Pain, Patent ductus arteriosus, Pharyngitis, Influenza virus infection, Musculoskeletal pain, Back pain.

When does the Ibuprofen patent expire?

No public expiry year is available for Ibuprofen yet; this page updates once verified.

How many synthesis routes are recorded for Ibuprofen?

4 synthesis routes are recorded; the shortest is 1 steps with / total yield. Intermediates in each route carry codes and CAS numbers.

Where can I buy Ibuprofen intermediates?

All intermediates in Ibuprofen routes have CAS profiles — you can submit an RFQ per CAS and it enters the Unibest matching pool.

How do I get a quote for Ibuprofen intermediates?

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Source: cross-verified data (structured fields only) · 2026-09-29