Practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methylene chloride. It dissolves in dilute solutions of alkali hydroxides
form
Solid
pka
4.2(at 25℃)
color
White to Pale Yellow
Water Solubility
It is soluble in acetone, chloroform, dichloromethane, methanol. Insoluble in water.
Mefenamic acid has demonstrated antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer cells. It has Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory activity. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including headaches, dental pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.