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Mofezolac

CHEMBL259972 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule
Half-Life
—
Bioavailability
—
Protein Binding
—
Molecular Weight
339.3 g/mol
LogP
3.1
Phase
4

This NSAID from Japan selectively inhibits the COX-1 enzyme to provide pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects, with a mechanism somewhat different from most NSAIDs that primarily target COX-2. It has been used to treat various pain conditions and inflammatory states.

Molecular Weight

339.3000 g/mol

LogP

3.10

TPSA

81.80 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Pass

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and/or COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic acid. This produces anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mechanism

Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and/or COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic acid. This produces anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.

2D Structure

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SMILES

                    
COc1ccc(-c2noc(CC(=O)O)c2-c2ccc(OC)cc2)cc1

                

                

                
                

                    
InChI

                    
InChI=1S/C19H17NO5/c1-23-14-7-3-12(4-8-14)18-16(11-17(21)22)25-20-19(18)13-5-9-15(24-2)10-6-13/h3-10H,11H2,1-2H3,(H,21,22)

                

                

                

                    
                    

                        
Molecular Formula

                        
C19H17NO5

                    

                    
                    

                        
HBD / HBA

                        
1 / 6

                    

                    
                    

                        
Rotatable Bonds

                        
6

                    

                    
                    
                    

                        
Heavy Atoms

                        
25

                    

                    
                

            


            
            

                
                


    
    
        
    
    
    
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Frequently Asked Questions

                

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
This NSAID from Japan selectively inhibits the COX-1 enzyme to provide pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects, with a mechanism somewhat different from most NSAIDs that primarily target COX-2. It has been used to treat various pain conditions and inflammatory states.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and/or COX-2) enzymes, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from arachidonic acid. This produces anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    

                        
                        

                            
Yes, Mofezolac is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

                        

                    

                

            

            

            
            

            
            

            
            
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References & Data Sources

    
    
        
        
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                ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI).
                CHEMBL259972.
                Open-access bioactivity database.
            
        
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                PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
                CID 4237.
                Chemical information database.
            
        
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Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.




        


        
        
    


    



    
Medical Disclaimer

    

        This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
    

    

        Data sources:
        ChEMBL,
        PubChem,
        DailyMed.