Products 61-68-7
CAS 61-68-7 appears in our catalog under these names: Mefenamic Acid, Mefenamic Acid, >95% (HPLC), Mefenamic acid/ 99.85% (existing batch purity), Mefenamic Acid, Mefenamic acid, 98% . Offered by: Chemat Brand, TRC, Mikromol, LoGiCal, Dr. Ehrenstorfer. Available pack sizes: on request, 10g, 1g, 50mg, 250mg, 10mg, 5g, 200mg.
Mefenamic acid is an aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 2,3-dimethylphenyl group. Although classed as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, its anti-inflammatory properties are considered to be minor. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an analgesic, an antipyretic, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor, a xenobiotic, an antirheumatic drug and an environmental contaminant. It is an aminobenzoic acid and a secondary amino compound.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C15H15NO2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 241.28 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-(2,3-dimethylanilino)benzoic acid |
| InChIKey | HYYBABOKPJLUIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O)C |
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