CAS No.: 22071-15-4 Formula: C16H14O3
Weight: 254.28100
Synonyms: Toprec; Fastum; Topre; Iso-K; Lertus; aneol; Dexal; 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propanoic acid; ru4733; Epatec; Ketoprofen; 2-(3-Benzoylphenyl)propionic Acid; ORUDIS;
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. As of 2015 the cost for a typical month of medication in the United States is 50 to 100 USD.