Term Name: tolfenamic acid
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
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:32243]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aminobenzoic acid organochlorine compound secondary amino compound
has_functional_parent: anthranilic acid
has_role: EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug