benzbromarone

Benzbromarone is 1-Benzofuran substituted at C-2 and C-3 by an ethyl group and a 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzoyl group respectively. An inhibitor of CYP2C9, it is used as an anti-gout medication. It has a role as a uricosuric drug. It is a member of 1-benzofurans and an aromatic ketone. It is functionally related to a 2,6-dibromophenol.