The molecule is a member of the class of indoles that is 1H-indole substituted by a isopropyl group at position 5, a tert-butylsulfanediyl group at position 3, a 4-chlorobenzyl group at position 1 and a 2-carboxy-2-methylpropyl group at position 2. It acts as an inhibitor of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. It has a role as an EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, an antineoplastic agent and a leukotriene antagonist. It is an aryl sulfide, a member of indoles, a monocarboxylic acid and a member of monochlorobenzenes.
3-[3-tert-butylsulfanyl-1-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-5-propan-2-ylindol-2-yl]-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid