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Alternate Names: Ponstan, Methenamic acid, Vialidon, Tanston
CAS No: 61-68-7
PubChem CID: 4044
Mol Formula: C15H15NO2
Mol Weight: 241.28 g/mol
IUPAC Name: 2-(2,3-dimethylanilino)benzoic acid
API Description: 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 an analgesic, an antirheumatic drug, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an antipyretic, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor, an environmental contaminant and a xenobiotic. It is an aminobenzoic acid and a secondary amino compound.
