The molecule is an amino acid that is phenylacetic acid which is substituted at position 2 by the nitrogen of 2-chloro-6-fluoroaniline and at position 5 by a methyl group. A highly selective cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, it was briefly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, but was withdrawn due to concersns of hepatotoxicity. It has a role as a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is an organofluorine compound, an organochlorine compound, an amino acid, a secondary amino compound and a monocarboxylic acid.
2-[2-(2-chloro-6-fluoroanilino)-5-methylphenyl]acetic acid