Felbinac

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Chemical structure of Felbinac
Felbinac
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-(biphenyl-4-yl)acetic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 5728-52-9
ATC code M02AA08
PubChem 3332
Chemical data
Formula C14H12O2 
Mol. mass 212.244 g/mol
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Felbinac (or biphenylylacetic acid) is a topical medicine, belonging to the family of medicines known as NSAIDs, which is used to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis.

[edit] References

  • The Merck Index, 12th Edition. 3989
  • Description of Felbinac on Tiscali [1]
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