Ketoprofen is an oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2. Among its listed roles, it functions as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an antipyretic, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and a drug allergen. It belongs to the class of benzophenones and an oxo monocarboxylic acid. Functionally, it is related to propionic acid. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Cyclooxygenase‑1 (COX‑1) Inhibitors and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID). Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antipyretics and osteoarthritis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Orudis, Capisten and Actron. Its PubChem CID is 3825.
Ketoprofen
| CAS No | 22071-15-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 254.28 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid |
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Ketoprofen is an oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2. 1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor, an environmental contaminant, a xenobiotic and a drug allergen.
The listed CAS number is 22071-15-4.
The listed molecular formula is C16H14O3.
The listed molecular weight is 254.28 g/mol.
2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid.
The source lists Orudis, Capisten and Actron.