The molecule is a benzamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)methylene]amino}benzoic acid with the amino group of 1-phenylethylamine. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent, an EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor and a Sir2 inhibitor. It is a member of benzamides, an aldimine and a member of naphthols. It derives from an anthranilic acid.
2-[(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylideneamino]-N-(1-phenylethyl)benzamide