Description
Ketoprofen, (RS)2-(3-benzoylphenyl)-propionic acid (chemical formula C16H14O3) is one of the propionic acid class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic effects. It acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin.
Synonyms
RP-19583; RP 19583; RP19583
IUPAC Name
2-(3-benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H14O3
Canonical SMILES
CC(C1=CC=CC(=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H14O3/c1-11(16(18)19)13-8-5-9-14(10-13)15(17)12-6-3-2-4-7-12/h2-11H,1H3,(H,18,19)
InChIKey
DKYWVDODHFEZIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Risk Statements
R25; R36/37/38
Safety Statements
26-45-36/37/39
Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.