Molecular Identity
mefenamic acid
2-(2,3-dimethylanilino)benzoic acid
PubChem CID: 4044
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.
2D Structure
Properties
C15H15NO2
Molecular Formula
241.28
Molecular Weight
g/mol
241.1103
Exact Mass
Da
5.1
XLogP
Above Lipinski threshold
49.3
TPSA
Good oral absorption (< 140 A²)
2
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
292
Complexity
SMILES
Canonical SMILES
SMILES: Synonyms(20)
mefenamic acid61-68-7Ponstel2-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino]benzoic acidMephenamic acid2-((2,3-Dimethylphenyl)amino)benzoic acidMephenaminic acidPonstanMethenamic acidVialidonLysalgoTanstonAcide mefenamiqueMefenaminsaeureCN-35355
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