Term Name: | tolfenamic acid |
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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 ) |