Ethenzamide

Ethenzamide (2-ethoxybenzamide) is a common analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains.^[1][2] It is also an ingredient in numerous cold medications and many prescription analgesics.^{[citation needed]} It is used as an over-the-counter drug in Japan, often in combination with caffeine and acetaminophen, where it is marketed for uses including toothache, menstrual cramps, headache, and fever.^[3]

Ethenzamide

Clinical data
ATC code	N02BA07 (WHO)
Identifiers
IUPAC name 2-ethoxybenzamide
CAS Number	938-73-8 Y
PubChem CID	3282
ChemSpider	3167 Y
UNII	L929ZCK4BF
KEGG	D01466 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1483877
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4020581
ECHA InfoCard	100.012.133
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C9H11NO2
Molar mass	165.192 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
SMILES O=C(c1ccccc1OCC)N
InChI InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c1-2-12-8-6-4-3-5-7(8)9(10)11/h3-6H,2H2,1H3,(H2,10,11) Y Key:SBNKFTQSBPKMBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
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It is metabolized in vivo into salicylamide.^[4]