Methylbenzyl Nimesulide is an intermediate in the synthesis of 4’-Hydroxy Nimesulide (H948560), the main metabolite of Nimesulide (N477500), an antiinflammatory agent. Preferentially inhibits COX-2 over COX-1. Suppresses chemical-induced carcinogenesis in mice and rats. Inhibits LPS-induced TNF-alpha production.