Synthesis and antiinflammatory activity of 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin methyl carboxylic acids.

Synthesis and antiinflammatory properties of new carboxylic acids containing the 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin subunit are described. The 2-(2,3-dihydro-1, 4-benzodioxin-6-yl)acetic acid was of comparable potency to Ibuprofen, in carrageenan induced rat paw edema assay.