Ribeiro, António E.Graça, Nuno S.Pais, Luís S.Rodrigues, Alírio2011-12-022011-12-022007Ribeiro, A.E.; Graça, N.S.; Pais, L.S.; Rodrigues, A.E. (2007). Preparative separation of profen enantiomers by liquid chromatography. In 5º Encontro Nacional de Cromatografia. Aveirohttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/6368Profens. or 2-aryfpropionic acids. are an important sub-class of the frequently prescribed non-steraidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some of the main primary indications for NSAIDs therapy include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gouty arthritis, dysmenorrhea and acute pain. Ketoprofen (R.S)-2-(3-benzoylphenylpropionic acid) and Flurbiprofen (R,S)-2-(2-fluoro-4- -biphenylprapionic acid) are examples of NSAIDs, both marketed as racemic mixturesengconference object