The molecule is 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. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor and an EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor. It is an aminobenzoic acid, an organochlorine compound and a secondary amino compound. It derives from an anthranilic acid.
2-(3-chloro-2-methylanilino)benzoic acid