N-oxo-2-[(4-phenylphenyl)sulfonylamino]ethanamide

N‑oxo‑2‑[(4‑phenylphenyl)sulfonylamino]ethanamide is an experimental small molecule inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase‑12 (MMP‑12), also known as macrophage metalloelastase. It belongs to the biphenyl class of organic compounds and has a molecular formula of C14H12N2O4S. The compound has been studied primarily as a discovery agent and is not approved for clinical use in any indication. Its mechanism involves inhibition of MMP‑12, an enzyme implicated in extracellular matrix degradation and various inflammatory processes[1][5]. No clinical trials or approved indications are reported.

Other names

N-oxo-2-(4-phenylbenzenesulfonamido)acetamideN~2~-(biphenyl-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-oxoglycinamide