Phenylbutazone
An older anti-inflammatory medication used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Due to serious potential side effects including blood disorders, its use is now largely restricted and carefully monitored.
Molecular Weight
308.4000 g/mol
LogP
3.20
TPSA
40.60 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCCCC1C(=O)N(c2ccccc2)N(c2ccccc2)C1=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H20N2O2/c1-2-3-14-17-18(22)20(15-10-6-4-7-11-15)21(19(17)23)16-12-8-5-9-13-16/h4-13,17H,2-3,14H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C19H20N2O2
HBD / HBA
- / 2
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
23
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
An older anti-inflammatory medication used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Due to serious potential side effects including blood disorders, its use is now largely restricted and carefully monitored.
Yes, Phenylbutazone is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL101. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 4781. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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