Novel NSAID 1-acyl-4-cycloalkyl/arylsemicarbazides and 1-acyl-5-benzyloxy/hydroxy carbamoylcarbazides as potential anticancer agents and antioxidants

► NSAID semicarbazides, carbazides, ureas and hydroxamic acids are prepared. ► Benzhydryl semicarbazides showed excellent antiproliferative activity. ► Three compounds exerted high inhibition of lipid peroxidation and LOX inhibition.