Phenyl salicylate is a 2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenyl ester. It is utilized in some manufacturing processes of polymers, lacquers, adhesives, waxes, as well as polishes. It is an active ingredient in... It is an active ingredient in some pharmaceutical products as a mild analgesic for pain relief by releasing salicylate (found in DB00945).
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Inhibits the activity of the enzyme known as cyclooxygenase (COX) which causes the formation of prostaglandins, substances which cause inflammation, swelling, pain, and fever. For more information, refer to the drug entry DB00945.
- Primary indication
- Pain and fever.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C13H10O3 · 214.2167 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 1954
- Also known as
- Salol
- Code names
- FEMA NO. 3960
- Brand names
Resolves to
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Which drugs share a target with Phenyl salicylate, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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