Chemicals and Drugs

Fenoprofen

A propionic acid derivative that is used as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A propionic acid derivative that is used as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C15H14O3
Molecular Weight
242.27 g/mol
CAS Registry No.
31879-05-7
IUPAC Name
2-(3-phenoxyphenyl)propanoic acid
InChIKey
RDJGLLICXDHJDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C1=CC(=CC=C1)OC2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)O
MeSH Unique ID
D005279
Source
PubChem CID 3342

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Drug Class

Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Fenoprofen Calcium
  • Fenoprofen Dihydrate, Calcium Salt
  • Fenoprofen, Anhydrous, Calcium Salt
  • Nalfon
  • Nalgesic

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Aspects Covered

25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

1991 (1975)

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Previous Indexing

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents (1972-1974)
  • Ethers (1972)
  • Phenols (1973)
  • Phenyl Ethers (1974)
  • Propionates (1972-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fenoprofen. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005279. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005279
  2. Fenoprofen. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenoprofen
  3. Fenoprofen. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2555245
  4. Fenoprofen. In: PubChem Compound. CID 3342. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3342