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tolfenamic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_32243

Definition

An aminobenzoic acid that is anthranilic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a 3-chloro-2-methylphenyl group. Tolfenamic acid is used specifically for relieving the pain of migraine. It also shows anticancer activity.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C14H12ClNO2
Molecular Mass
261.70400
Charge
0
SMILES
Cc1c(Cl)cccc1Nc1ccccc1C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H12ClNO2/c1-9-11(15)6-4-8-12(9)16-13-7-3-2-5-10(13)14(17)18/h2-8,16H,1H3,(H,17,18)
InChIKey
YEZNLOUZAIOMLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2-[(3-chloro-2-methylphenyl)amino]benzoic acid
  • acide tolfenamique
  • acido tolfenamico
  • acidum tolfenamicum
  • N-(2-Methyl-3-chlorophenyl)anthranilic acid
  • N-(3-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)anthranilic acid
  • N-(3-Chloro-o-tolyl)-anthranilic acid
  • tolfenamic acid

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
38377
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Tolfenamic_acid

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