Febuxostat Impurity 6

Uses

2-[3-[(Hydroxyimino)methyl]-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-5-Thiazolecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester, is an impurity of Febuxostat (F229000), an Xanthine oxidase/xanthine dehydrogenase inhibitor. Used for treatment of hyperuricemia and chronic gout. 40-120 mg/day febuxostat was proven effective in lowering serum urate levels when administered to manage hyperuricemia in patients with gout.