Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Vemurafenib (CAS: 918504-65-1)?
Answer
Vemurafenib is mainly used in oncology to treat advanced melanoma, particularly in patients with BRAF V600E mutations. It is also utilized in research for studying BRAF inhibition and its effects on cancer cell proliferation. Additionally, it may have potential applications in other therapeutic areas, though clinical use is primarily focused on dermatology and oncology.
About
CAS No
918504-65-1
English Name
Vemurafenib
Molecular Formula
C23H18ClF2N3O3S
Molecular Weight
489.93 g/mol
SMILES
CCCS(=O)(=O)NC1=C(C(=C(C=C1)F)C(=O)C2=CNC3=C2C=C(C=N3)C4=CC=C(C=C4)Cl)F
InChIKey
GPXBXXGIAQBQNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
