The molecule is a hydroxamic acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of indometacin with the amino group of hydroxylamine. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an EC 1.14.99.1 (prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase) inhibitor and a non-narcotic analgesic. It is an organochlorine compound, a N-acylindole, an aromatic ether and a hydroxamic acid. It derives from an indometacin.
2-[1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxyindol-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide