Cenisertib, also known as AS-703569 or R763; is an orally bioavailable, synthetic, small-molecule multi-Aurora kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Cenisertib selectively binds to and inhibits multiple Aurora kinases (AKs), which may result in the inhibition of cell division and proliferation, and the induction of apoptosis in tumor cells that overexpress AKs. Overexpressed in certain tumor cell types, AKs, a family of serine-threonine kinases, are important regulators of cell division and proliferation that are involved in controlling chromatid segregation.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
871357-89-0 |
Chemical Formula |
C24H30FN7O |
Molecular Weight |
451.54 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
(1S,2S,3R,4R)-3-((5-fluoro-2-((3-methyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)phenyl)amino)pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-carboxamide |
Exact Mass |
451.24959 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 63.84; H, 6.70; F, 4.21; N, 21.71; O, 3.54 |
Synonym |
R763; R 763; R-763; AS703569; AS-703569; AS 703569; UNII5277GPA358; MSC1992371A; Cenisertib. |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C([C@H]1[C@](C2)([H])C=C[C@]2([H])[C@H]1NC3=NC(NC4=CC=C(N5CCN(C)CC5)C(C)=C4)=NC=C3F)N |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
Aurora kinase inhibitor |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
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 |