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6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid
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Naphthaleneacetic Acids
Definition
: Naphthalene derivatives containing the -CH2CCO2H radical at the 1-position, the 2-position, or both. Compounds are used as plant growth regulators to delay sprouting, exert weed control, thin fruit, etc.
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Acids, Naphthaleneacetic
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6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid [ 6-MNA cpd,6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid, potassium salt,6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid, sodium salt,6MNA ]
major metabolite of nabumetone; inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
23981-47-7
*Naphthaleneacetic Acids
Pharma Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Int J Clin Pharmacol 1984;22(12):672