The molecule is a benzoindole that is 4,5-dihydro-3H-benzo[e]indole in which the nitrogen is substituted by a 3-carboxy-4-hydroxyphenyl group. A non-narcotic analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, it has greater analgesic and inflammatory responses than aspirin but with less gastrointestinal toxicity. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a non-narcotic analgesic. It is a member of pyrroles, a benzoindole and a monohydroxybenzoic acid.
2-hydroxy-5-(2-phenyl-4,5-dihydrobenzo[e]indol-3-yl)benzoic acid