Binimetinib

Binimetinib is in phase III clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic or unresectable cutaneous melanoma with NRAS mutations and low grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneum cancer.

Binimetinib was originally developed by Array BioPharma, then licensed to Novartis for worldwide development in 2010. But Array Biopharma regained full worldwide rights of the product in 2015. And in 2015, Pierre Fabre acquired exclusive rights to commercialize the product.

General Information

Update Date:2016-02-01

Drug Name:
Binimetinib
Research Code:
MEK-162; ARRY-162; ARRY-438162
Trade Name:
MOA:
MEK inhibitor
Indication:
NRAS mutant melanoma; Ovarian cancer; Fallopian tube cancer; Peritoneum cancer
Status:
Phase III (Active)
Company:
Array (Originator) , Novartis,Pierre Fabre
Sales:
ATC Code:
Chemical Structure

Update Date:2015-08-19

Molecular Weight 441.23
Formula C17H15BrF2N4O3
CAS No. 606143-89-9 (Binimetinib);
Chemical Name 5-[(4-Bromo-2-fluorophenyl)amino]-4-fluoro-N-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-6-carboxamide
Binimetinib (Free Acid/Base)Parameters:
MW HD HA FRB* PSA* cLogP*
441.23 3 7 7 88.4 1.809±1.153
*:Calculated by ACD/Labs software V11.02.
Synthesis & Impurities

Update Date:2016-01-28



Impurity database is being updated!