The molecule is a member of the class of benzamides obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3-{3-bromo-4-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)oxy]-6-methyl-2-oxopyridin-1-yl}-4-methylbenzoic acid with the amino group of methylamine. It has a role as an EC 2.7.11.24 (mitogen-activated protein kinase) inhibitor and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a member of benzamides, an organofluorine compound, a pyridone, an organobromine compound and an aromatic ether.
3-[3-bromo-4-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methoxy]-6-methyl-2-oxopyridin-1-yl]-N,4-dimethylbenzamide