Benoxaprofen is a monocarboxylic acid that is propionic acid substituted at position 2 by a 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl group. It was used as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug until 1982 when it was withdrawn from the market due to adverse side-effects including liver necrosis, photosensitivity, and carcinogenicity in animals. Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics and antirheumatic agents. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Coxigon, Oraflex and Opren. Its PubChem CID is 39941.
Benoxaprofen
| CAS No | 51234-28-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H12ClNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 301.72 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl]propanoic acid |
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Benoxaprofen is a monocarboxylic acid that is propionic acid substituted at position 2 by a 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl group.
The listed CAS number is 51234-28-7.
The listed molecular formula is C16H12ClNO3.
The listed molecular weight is 301.72 g/mol.
2-[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl]propanoic acid.
The source lists Coxigon, Oraflex and Opren.