Term Name: ibufenac
Synonyms: (4-isobutylphenyl)acetic acid, (p-Isobutylphenyl)acetic acid, 4-(2-Methylpropyl)benzeneacetic acid, 4-Isobutylphenylacetic acid, [4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl]acetic acid, Dytransin, ibufenac, ibufenaco, ibufenacum, Ibunac
Definition: A monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a 4-isobutylphenyl group. Although it was shown to be effective in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the clinical use of ibufenac was discontinued due to hepatotoxic side-effects.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:76158]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: monocarboxylic acid
has_functional_parent: acetic acid
has_role: EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor hepatotoxic agent non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug