The molecule is an aromatic amino acid that is 2-amino-5-ethylphenylacetic acid in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl group. A selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor that is used in veterinary medicine for the relief of pain and inflammation in cats and dogs. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic and a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor. It is an aromatic amino acid, a monocarboxylic acid, an organofluorine compound, a secondary amino compound and a member of phenylacetic acids.
2-[5-ethyl-2-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoroanilino)phenyl]acetic acid