Mefenamic Acid

• CAT Number: A000775
• CAS Number: 61-68-7
• Molecular Formula: C15H15NO2
• Molecular Weight: 241.29
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 61-68-7; Ponstel; Ponstan; 2-[(2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino]benzoic acid; Mephenamic acid
• Target: COX
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO > 10 mM
• Storage: -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C15H15NO2/c1-10-6-5-9-13(11(10)2)16-14-8-4-3-7-12(14)15(17)18/h3-9,16H,1-2H3,(H,17,18)
• InChIKey: HYYBABOKPJLUIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)NC2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O)C

Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase and has demonstrated antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer cells.

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