Felbinac

Felbinac
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Formula C14H12O2
Molar mass 212.244 g/mol
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Felbinac (INN, or biphenylylacetic acid) is a topical medicine, belonging to the family of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) of the arylacetic acid (not arylpropionic acid) class, which is used to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis. It is an active metabolite of fenbufen.[1]

See also

  • The isopropyl acid is called Biprofen (cf Flurbiprofen) and is used to prepare Bifepramide.
  • The α-ethyl acid is called Xenbucin, this in turn is used to make Xenthiorate.
  • Xenyhexenic Acid
  • Fluenetil

Footnotes

  1. Kohler C, Tolman E, Wooding W, Ellenbogen L (1980). "A review of the effects of fenbufen and a metabolite, biphenylacetic acid, on platelet biochemistry and function". Arzneimittelforschung. 30 (4A): 702–707. PMID 6254545.

References

  • The Merck Index, 12th Edition. 3989
  • Description of Felbinac on Tiscali


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