Term Name:	nabumetone
Synonyms:	4-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthalenyl)-2-butanone, 4-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)-2-butanone, nabumetona, nabumetone, nabumetonum, Relafen
Definition:	A methyl ketone that is 2-butanone in which one of the methyl hydrogens at position 4 is replaced by a 6-methoxy-2-naphthyl group. A prodrug that is converted to the active metabolite, 6-methoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid, following oral administration. It is shown to have a slightly lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects than most other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:7443]  ( EBI )