The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid that is (S)-hydratropic acid substituted at position 3 on the phenyl ring by a benzoyl group. A cyclooxygenase inhibitor, it is used to relieve short-term pain, such as muscular pain, dental pain and dysmenorrhoea. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and a non-narcotic analgesic. It is a monocarboxylic acid and a member of benzophenones. It derives from a (S)-hydratropic acid.
(2S)-2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid