The molecule is an oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2. It has a role 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 is a member of benzophenones and an oxo monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a propionic acid.
2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid