Term Name: |
tolfenamic acid |
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Synonyms: |
- 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
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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.
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Ontology: |
ChEBI
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EBI
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