Rocilinostat, previously known as ACY-1215, is an orally bioavailable, specific inhibitor of histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) with potential antineoplastic activity. ACY-1215 selectively targets and binds to HDAC6, thereby disrupting the Hsp90 protein chaperone system through hyperacetylation of Hsp90 and preventing the subsequent aggresomal protein degradation. This leads to an accumulation of unfolded and misfolded ubiquitinated proteins and may eventually induce cancer cell apoptosis, and inhibition of cancer cell growth. HDAC6, a class II HDAC deacetylase located in the cytoplasm, appears to play a key role in the formation and activation of the aggresomes needed for degradation of misfolded proteins. Compared to non-selective HDAC inhibitor, ACY-1215 is able to reduce the toxic effects on normal, healthy cells.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
1316214-52-4 |
Chemical Formula |
C24H27N5O3 |
Molecular Weight |
433.50288 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
2-(diphenylamino)-N-(7-(hydroxyamino)-7-oxoheptyl)pyrimidine-5-carboxamide |
Exact Mass |
433.21139 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 66.50; H, 6.28; N, 16.16; O, 11.07 |
Synonym |
ACY-1215; ACY1215; ACY 1215; Rocilinostat |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C(C1=CN=C(N(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)N=C1)NCCCCCCC(NO)=O |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) inhibitor |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
white to off-white solid powder |
Purity |
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Shipping Condition |
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
Storage Condition |
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
Shelf Life |
>2 years if stored properly |