Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Afatinib (CAS: 850140-72-6)?
Answer
Afatinib (CAS: 850140-72-6) is mainly used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other cancers that have specific mutations in the EGFR gene. It is also employed in research for studying kinase inhibition and in pharmaceutical development as a targeted therapy drug. Its applications extend to clinical trials for various malignancies with EGFR overexpression.
About
CAS No
850140-72-6
English Name
Afatinib (BIBW 2992)
Molecular Formula
C24H25ClFN5O3
Molecular Weight
485.95 g/mol
SMILES
CN(C)CC=CC(=O)Nc1cc2c(Nc3ccc(F)c(Cl)c3)ncnc2cc1O[C@H]4CCOC4
InChIKey
ULXXDDBFHOBEHA-CWDCEQMOSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
